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

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

Median annual salary $56,370 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,440
90th percentile $71,150
Employed locally 1,160
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,440
    25th
    $45,510
    50th (median)
    $56,370
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $71,150

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 90% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 10% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,670
    Instructional Coordinators $92,750
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $64,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Montgomery, AL is 9.6% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $31,440 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,510.