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

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

Median annual salary $64,580 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,750
90th percentile $69,940
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,750
    25th
    $62,820
    50th (median)
    $64,580
    75th
    $69,940
    90th
    $69,940

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,760
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$23,490
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$25,590
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$18,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Alabama is 2.5% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,750 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,820.