SOC 25-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Tampa, FL is $78,660 per year, substantially below the national median of $107,310 — a gap of 26.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Tampa, FL is $78,660 per year, substantially below the national median of $107,310 — a gap of 26.7%. Half of workers earn between $63,670 and $122,970. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,760 and the ninetieth at $208,070.
Employment stands at 820, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $128,960. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 145th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,760 | −44.3% |
| 25th | $63,670 | −40.7% |
| Median (50th) | $78,660 | −26.7% |
| 75th | $122,970 | +14.6% |
| 90th | $208,070 | +93.9% |
| Mean | $106,040 | −1.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $128,960 | 4,090 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $96,540 | 190 | |
| 3 | Deltona | $94,440 | 180 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $80,890 | 400 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $77,670 | 740 | |
| 6 | Lakeland | $77,190 | 240 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $67,730 | 100 | |
| 8 | North Port | $63,830 | 60 | |
| 9 | Port St. Lucie | $63,660 | — | |
| 10 | Tallahassee | $58,870 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $78,660 buys what $76,074 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,074US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,660 a year, 26.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,760 to $208,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 820 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $128,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $78,660, 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 $107,310, so pay in Tampa, FL is 26.7% 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $208,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,760 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 Miami, at $128,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 820 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, 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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