Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach

In Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $53,250 a year. About 4,240 people work in this job there.

$53,250Median yearly pay

$53,250–$60,680Middle half of workers, yearly

4,240People in this job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 10% lower than the Florida median ($58,850).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$53,250
25% of workers	$53,250
Half of workers (median)	$53,250
75% of workers	$60,680
90% of workers	$74,290

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Florida metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota	$63,140	190
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford	$61,100	1,690
Jacksonville	$60,990	300
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater	$59,670	460
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin	$59,660	120
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent	$58,090	180
Lakeland-Winter Haven	$56,410	70
Port St. Lucie	$55,220	220
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (this page)	$53,250	4,240

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,300
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,410
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,380
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$58,070
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$57,300
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,600
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$62,140

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