SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Wildwood
Wildwood-The Villages, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $59,360, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Wildwood, FL tracks the national median of $63,970 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,360, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Wildwood, FL tracks the national median of $63,970 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,360 to $62,960.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.81 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $62,510. Of the 192 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 80th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,110 | −23.2% |
| 25th | $59,360 | −7.2% |
| Median (50th) | $59,360 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $62,960 | −1.6% |
| 90th | $97,570 | +52.5% |
| Mean | $65,020 | +1.6% |
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 | Panama City | $58,640 | 820 | |
| 10 | Miami | $58,300 | 19,910 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wildwood run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $59,360 buys what $57,408 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,408US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,360 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,110 to $97,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 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 Wildwood, FL?
The median annual wage is $59,360, 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 Wildwood, FL is 7.2% 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 Wildwood, FL earns more than $97,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,110 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 300 jobs in this occupation in Wildwood, 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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