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

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

Median annual salary $56,180 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,450
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,450
    25th
    $45,710
    50th (median)
    $56,180
    75th
    $60,610
    90th
    $61,120

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 12% below 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,150
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$25,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,750
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Decatur, AL is 10.8% below 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,450 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,710.