SOC 25-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $35,860 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $38,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $35,860 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $38,140. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,520 and $37,610. The lowest tenth earn under $29,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $46,980.
The area has 35,740 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.6 of every thousand jobs. Florida ranks number 37th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $38,530. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 706th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,550 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $30,520 | −20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $35,860 | −6.0% |
| 75th | $37,610 | −1.4% |
| 90th | $46,980 | +23.2% |
| Mean | $37,040 | −2.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $38,530 | 530 | |
| 2 | Miami | $36,380 | 11,650 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $36,330 | 3,110 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $36,270 | 5,150 | |
| 5 | North Port | $35,920 | 950 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $35,920 | 880 | |
| 7 | Crestview | $35,840 | 360 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $35,600 | 770 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $35,540 | 5,120 | |
| 10 | Punta Gorda | $35,340 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $35,860 buys what $34,681 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,681US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,860 a year, 6.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,550 to $46,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 35,740 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $38,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Florida?
The median annual wage is $35,860, or $17.24 per hour, 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 $38,140, so pay in Florida is 6.0% 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 Florida earns more than $46,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,550 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 $38,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 35,740 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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