SOC 25-2059 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, All Other — Florida
Florida · 5 metro areas compared
In Florida the median wage is $68,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Florida the median wage is $68,690. That is 10.3% lower than the national median of $76,580. Pay ranges from under $50,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,100 to $79,060.
The area has 900 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Florida ranks number 18th out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Pensacola records the highest median at $79,410. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 238th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,570 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $53,100 | −30.7% |
| Median (50th) | $68,690 | −10.3% |
| 75th | $79,060 | +3.2% |
| 90th | $97,240 | +27.0% |
| Mean | $69,330 | −9.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pensacola | $79,410 | 110 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $78,420 | 50 | |
| 3 | Miami | $75,890 | 150 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $74,120 | 180 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $51,710 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $68,690 buys what $66,431 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,431US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,690 a year, 10.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,570 to $97,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 900 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pensacola, at $79,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Florida?
The median annual wage is $68,690, 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 $76,580, so pay in Florida is 10.3% 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 $97,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,570 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 Pensacola, at $79,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 900 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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