Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $66,490 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,910
90th percentile $95,500
Employed locally 40
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,910
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $66,490
    75th
    $74,920
    90th
    $95,500

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 104% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Salisbury, MD $98,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,920
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $95,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,750

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,150
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,750
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $65,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Decatur, AL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Decatur, AL is 2.8% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Decatur?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $27,910 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.