Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $64,010 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,350
90th percentile $73,910
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,350
    25th
    $57,140
    50th (median)
    $64,010
    75th
    $64,090
    90th
    $73,910

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 115% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    Vallejo, CA $96,190
    California $90,530
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,270
    Salisbury, MD $82,620

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,470
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,120
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,250
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $68,580
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $60,710
    Instructional Coordinators $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Anniston?

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

    Is Anniston above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Anniston, AL is 1.6% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Anniston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,350 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,140.