Preschool Teacher Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median preschool teacher in the Tampa area earns $36,270 a year, 5% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the Florida median ($35,860). Half of the 5,150 preschool teachers there earn between $30,200 and $38,280.
Median $36,270
10th: $29,96090th: $50,380
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,960 | $29,550 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $30,200 | $30,520 | $34,530 |
| Median | $36,270 | $35,860 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $38,280 | $37,610 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $50,380 | $46,980 | $61,390 |
| Average | $38,080 | $37,040 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 5,150 | 35,740 | 478,780 |
Tampa, FL ranks 32nd 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
- Jacksonville, FL: $36,330
- 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 Tampa, FL
- Elementary School Teacher: $60,120
- High School Teacher: $61,030
- Middle School Teacher: $58,940
- 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.