SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In North Port, FL the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is $68,950 a year, which is 10.0% higher than the national figure of $62,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Port, FL the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is $68,950 a year, which is 10.0% higher than the national figure of $62,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,470 and $75,720. The lowest tenth earn under $56,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,560.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $77,170. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 130th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,660 | −9.6% |
| 25th | $62,470 | −0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $68,950 | +10.0% |
| 75th | $75,720 | +20.8% |
| 90th | $77,560 | +23.7% |
| Mean | $69,420 | +10.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $77,170 | 170 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $76,440 | 740 | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $69,610 | 140 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $60,290 | 1,280 | |
| 5 | Sebring | $59,980 | 50 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $59,860 | 1,140 | |
| 7 | Crestview | $59,820 | 150 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $59,780 | 330 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $58,000 | 230 | |
| 10 | Miami | $57,300 | 2,420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $68,950 buys what $66,683 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,683US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,950 a year, 10.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,660 to $77,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $77,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $68,950, 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 $62,680, so pay in North Port, FL is 10.0% higher. 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 $77,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,660 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 Naples, at $77,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 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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