SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Naples
Naples-Marco Island, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Naples, FL is $76,790 per year, close to the national median of $74,260 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Naples, FL is $76,790 per year, close to the national median of $74,260 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $62,400 and $76,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,400 and the ninetieth at $93,870.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $78,450. Of the 344 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 95th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | −16.0% |
| 25th | $62,400 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $76,790 | +3.4% |
| 75th | $76,790 | +3.4% |
| 90th | $93,870 | +26.4% |
| Mean | $72,550 | −2.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $78,450 | 1,270 | |
| 2 | North Port | $74,960 | 400 | |
| 3 | Miami | $61,600 | 1,340 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $60,580 | 810 | |
| 5 | Cape Coral | $60,340 | 730 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $60,070 | 940 | |
| 7 | Crestview | $60,010 | 130 | |
| 8 | Lakeland | $58,260 | 140 | |
| 9 | Tallahassee | $56,710 | 180 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $53,280 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Naples run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $76,790 buys what $74,265 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,265US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,790 a year, 3.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,400 to $93,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $78,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Naples, FL?
The median annual wage is $76,790, 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 $74,260, so pay in Naples, FL is 3.4% 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 Naples, FL earns more than $93,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,400 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 Jacksonville, at $78,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Naples, 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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