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

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

Median annual salary $54,870 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $64,830
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $54,870
    75th
    $60,690
    90th
    $64,830

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,110
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,790
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,930
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$77,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$24,990
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southeast 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 Southeast Alabama is 12.9% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.