Middle School Teacher Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median middle school teacher in the Tampa area earns $58,940 a year, 8% below the U.S. median ($64,370) and about the same as the Florida median ($58,940). Half of the 3,120 middle school teachers there earn between $51,970 and $68,730.
Median $58,940
10th: $49,91090th: $75,060
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,910 | $49,310 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $51,970 | $51,750 | $58,530 |
| Median | $58,940 | $58,940 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $68,730 | $63,220 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $75,060 | $75,520 | $102,540 |
| Average | $61,170 | $60,040 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 3,120 | 31,370 | 620,090 |
Tampa, FL ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- Jacksonville, FL: $62,630
- Orlando, FL: $60,120
- Miami, FL: $58,070
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
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Similar jobs in Tampa, FL
- Elementary School Teacher: $60,120
- 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.