How much does an education teacher make in Alabama?
$63,730a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Alabama. That is $30.64 an hour or $5,311 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.64
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,750Median: $63,730Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 25th | $51,850 | $24.93 | |
| Median | $63,730 | $30.64 | |
| 75th | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.31 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Auburn, AL | $79,380 |
| Birmingham, AL | $74,600 |
| Huntsville, AL | $63,730 |
| Mobile, AL | $62,750 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,320 |
| Montgomery, AL | $60,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 33. Missouri | $65,910 |
| 34. Idaho | $65,720 |
| 35. New Mexico | $64,830 |
| 36. Alabama | $63,730 |
| 37. Florida | $63,640 |
| 38. South Dakota | $63,350 |
| 39. West Virginia | $63,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $30.64 ($63,730 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $63,730 against $75,350 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Alabama rank for education teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Alabama pays education teachers the most?
Auburn-Opelika, AL, with a median of $79,380 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.