Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $57,160 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,990
90th percentile $69,430
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,990
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $57,160
    75th
    $66,070
    90th
    $69,430

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,110
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,790
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,930
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $77,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $24,990
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southeast Alabama is 17.9% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,990 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.