AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2052

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $61,100 -3% below national average (national: $63,000)
$60,250Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
660Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$61,100
$48,520
10th pct.
$74,030
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$48,520N/A
25th percentile$51,650N/A
50th percentile (median)$61,100N/A
75th percentile$65,640N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$74,030N/A
Mean (average)$60,250N/A

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $61,100
California $90,530 +48%
Washington $85,340 +40%
District of Columbia $82,400 +35%
Connecticut $81,220 +33%
New York $80,750 +32%
Massachusetts $78,820 +29%
Oregon $78,320 +28%
Rhode Island $77,930 +28%

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Related Occupations in Alabama

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Postal Service Clerks $61,110 1,270
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $61,070 1,470
Public Relations Specialists $61,160 2,240
Physical Therapist Assistants $60,890 2,550
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $60,760 730
Loan Officers $60,750 5,680

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Alabama?

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Alabama is $60,250 per year. The median (middle) salary is $61,100 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Alabama?

Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $48,520 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $51,650 per year.

What is the highest Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $74,030 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $65,640 per year.

How does the Alabama Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary compare to the national average?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Alabama is $61,100, which is -3% below national average of $63,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes