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

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

Median annual salary $60,280 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $71,910
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $48,830
    50th (median)
    $60,280
    75th
    $63,870
    90th
    $71,910

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 28% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,790
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,750
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,250
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $17,790
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Huntsville, AL is 4.3% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,830.