SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in North Port, FL is $62,370 per year, close to the national median of $63,970 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in North Port, FL is $62,370 per year, close to the national median of $63,970 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $50,950 and $75,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,570 and the ninetieth at $79,010.
The area has 2,550 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 7.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $62,510. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 170th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,570 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $50,950 | −20.4% |
| Median (50th) | $62,370 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $75,780 | +18.5% |
| 90th | $79,010 | +23.5% |
| Mean | $63,730 | −0.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $62,510 | 2,310 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $61,080 | 6,220 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $60,470 | 2,230 | |
| 4 | Naples | $60,470 | 1,370 | |
| 5 | Crestview | $60,330 | 970 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $60,190 | 10,950 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $60,120 | 11,000 | |
| 8 | Wildwood | $59,360 | 300 | |
| 9 | Panama City | $58,640 | 820 | |
| 10 | Miami | $58,300 | 19,910 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $62,370 buys what $60,319 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,319US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,370 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,570 to $79,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,550 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $62,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $62,370, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,970, so pay in North Port, FL is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Port, FL earns more than $79,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Palm Bay, at $62,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,550 jobs in this occupation in North Port, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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