Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $58,200 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,290
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,290
    25th
    $51,470
    50th (median)
    $58,200
    75th
    $60,340
    90th
    $62,860

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,670
    Instructional Coordinators $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Montgomery, AL is 16.4% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $43,290 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,470.