Elementary School Teacher Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median elementary school teacher in the Tampa area earns $60,120 a year, 6% below the U.S. median ($63,970) and 2% above the Florida median ($58,930). Half of the 11,000 elementary school teachers there earn between $50,910 and $64,110.
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,910 | $48,680 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $50,910 | $50,800 | $57,710 |
| Median | $60,120 | $58,930 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $64,110 | $62,510 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $74,320 | $75,780 | $104,340 |
| Average | $60,190 | $59,530 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 11,000 | 79,090 | 1,388,390 |
Tampa, FL ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Jacksonville, FL: $61,080
- Orlando, FL: $60,190
- Miami, FL: $58,300
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
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Similar jobs in Tampa, FL
- Middle School Teacher: $58,940
- High School Teacher: $61,030
- Preschool Teacher: $36,270
- Teaching Assistant: $31,470
- Substitute Teacher: $36,100
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.