Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $58,460 -16% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,600
90th percentile $72,070
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,600
    25th
    $58,460
    50th (median)
    $58,460
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $72,070

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 91% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $101,250
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,580
    Vallejo, CA $97,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Salinas, CA $96,450
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,150
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,750
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $65,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Decatur?

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

    Is Decatur above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Decatur, AL is 16% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Decatur?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,600 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,460.