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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $52,250 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $62,330
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $52,250
    75th
    $58,980
    90th
    $62,330

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 92% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 8% below 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,490
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,550
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $22,960
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Dothan, AL is 16.2% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.