Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Alabama
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Alabama earn a median salary of $59,948 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.9% vs the national median of $69,590. An estimated 580 special education teachers, secondary school are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $57,160 to $64,370 depending on location.
$59,948
Avg median salary in Alabama
$64,370
Highest paying metro
$57,160
Lowest paying metro
580
Employed in Alabama
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inSpecial Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Alabama | $64,370 | $57,700 | $68,630 | 30 |
| Northeast Alabama | $61,870 | $61,150 | $70,810 | 80 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,930 | $57,810 | $65,980 | 80 |
| Huntsville, AL | $60,250 | $52,620 | $72,260 | 120 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,470 | $51,770 | $61,250 | 30 |
| Mobile, AL | $59,410 | $57,780 | $63,040 | 50 |
| Northwest Alabama | $59,360 | $51,820 | $63,290 | 40 |
| Decatur, AL | $58,460 | $58,460 | $61,270 | 40 |
| Montgomery, AL | $58,200 | $51,470 | $60,340 | 70 |
| Southeast Alabama | $57,160 | $50,200 | $66,070 | 40 |