The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL is $33,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,300.
Pay spans roughly $27,960 at the 10th percentile to $44,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.20 per hour. An estimated 5,110 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL.
| Median (annual) | $33,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.20 |
| 10th percentile | $27,960 |
| 90th percentile | $44,370 |
| Employment | 5,110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.