The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is $30,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,760.
Pay spans roughly $27,400 at the 10th percentile to $47,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.72 per hour. An estimated 760 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
| Median (annual) | $30,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.72 |
| 10th percentile | $27,400 |
| 90th percentile | $47,340 |
| Employment | 760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.