Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $65,640 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,980
90th percentile $74,030
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,980
    25th
    $65,640
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $74,030
    90th
    $74,030

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,240
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$23,140
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northeast Alabama is 4.2% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $53,980 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,640.