Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $60,250 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,870
90th percentile $72,260
Employed locally 120
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,870
    25th
    $52,620
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $72,260
    90th
    $72,260

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 28% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,790
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,750
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,250
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $17,790
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Huntsville, AL is 13.4% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,870 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,620.