Preschool Teacher Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median preschool teacher in the Jacksonville area earns $36,330 a year, 5% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the Florida median ($35,860). Half of the 3,110 preschool teachers there earn between $31,470 and $36,880.
Median $36,330
10th: $30,35090th: $44,320
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,350 | $29,550 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $31,470 | $30,520 | $34,530 |
| Median | $36,330 | $35,860 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $36,880 | $37,610 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $44,320 | $46,980 | $61,390 |
| Average | $37,290 | $37,040 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,110 | 35,740 | 478,780 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Miami, FL: $36,380
- Tampa, FL: $36,270
- Orlando, FL: $35,540
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
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Similar jobs in Jacksonville, FL
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,080
- High School Teacher: $62,650
- Middle School Teacher: $62,630
- Teaching Assistant: $35,470
- Substitute Teacher: $36,040
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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.