Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $59,470 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,770
90th percentile $61,250
Employed locally 30
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,770
    25th
    $51,770
    50th (median)
    $59,470
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $61,250

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 1% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$27,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 14.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,770 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,770.