Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $60,530 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,000
90th percentile $69,530
Employed locally 710
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,000
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $61,390
    90th
    $69,530

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 103% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,780
    Vallejo, CA $98,200
    California $98,190

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,360
    Instructional Coordinators $58,950
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,350
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Auburn, AL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Auburn, AL is 2.9% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Auburn?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,000 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.