SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Ocala, FL is $57,540 per year, 10.1% below the national median of $63,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Ocala, FL is $57,540 per year, 10.1% below the national median of $63,970. Half of workers earn between $46,980 and $57,540. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,980 and the ninetieth at $70,030.
The area has 1,220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $62,510. Of the 313 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 114th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,980 | −26.6% |
| 25th | $46,980 | −26.6% |
| Median (50th) | $57,540 | −10.1% |
| 75th | $57,540 | −10.1% |
| 90th | $70,030 | +9.5% |
| Mean | $56,020 | −12.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $62,510 | 2,310 | |
| 2 | North Port | $62,370 | 2,550 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $61,080 | 6,220 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $60,470 | 2,230 | |
| 5 | Naples | $60,470 | 1,370 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $60,330 | 970 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $60,190 | 10,950 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $60,120 | 11,000 | |
| 9 | Wildwood | $59,360 | 300 | |
| 10 | Panama City | $58,640 | 820 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $57,540 buys what $55,648 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,648US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,540 a year, 10.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,980 to $70,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,220 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 Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $57,540, 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 Ocala, FL is 10.1% 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $70,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,980 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 1,220 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, 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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