Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $61,870 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,220
90th percentile $76,720
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,220
    25th
    $61,150
    50th (median)
    $61,870
    75th
    $70,810
    90th
    $76,720

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,240
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$23,140
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northeast Alabama is 11.1% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,220 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,150.