Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,350 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,390
90th percentile $62,770
Employed locally 590
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,390
    25th
    $46,670
    50th (median)
    $55,350
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $62,770

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $23,490
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,590
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $18,930
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Southwest Alabama is 11.2% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $30,390 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,670.