Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $59,360 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,620
90th percentile $70,880
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,620
    25th
    $51,820
    50th (median)
    $59,360
    75th
    $63,290
    90th
    $70,880

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,800
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,190
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$21,480
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$57,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northwest Alabama is 14.7% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,620 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,820.