Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Florida
$60,600avg. a year
Annual salary · 8,740 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Florida earn an average of $60,600 a year. That is $12,050 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL at $71,490.
$58,850Median pay
$60,600Average yearly
-5%Avg. pay since 2020
#36Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
1190 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$71,490
a year
2300 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$66,750
a year
31,690 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$62,850
a year
470 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$59,910
a year
5460 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$59,880
a year
64,240 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$59,400
a year
7120 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$58,210
a year
8180 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$57,240
a year
9220 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$56,150
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Florida highlighted · tap a state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Florida | $60,600 | – |
| Georgia | $72,090 | – |
| Alabama | $65,270 | – |
Related jobs in Florida
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,530
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,570
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,040
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,040
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,290
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,760
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Florida?
The average is $60,600 a year, and the median is $58,850. That is $12,050 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL ($71,490), followed by Jacksonville, FL ($66,750). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Port St. Lucie, FL ($56,150).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #36 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.