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

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

Median annual salary $70,790 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,160
90th percentile $76,650
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,160
    25th
    $62,160
    50th (median)
    $70,790
    75th
    $73,520
    90th
    $76,650

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 113% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Montgomery, AL is 12.4% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $62,160 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,160.