How much does an elementary school teacher make in Alabama?
$61,380a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Alabama. That is $29.51 an hour or $5,115 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.51
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,750Median: $61,380Highest 10%: $73,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| Median | $61,380 | $29.51 | |
| 75th | $64,160 | $30.85 | |
| 90th | $73,950 | $35.55 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $62,630 |
| Huntsville, AL | $62,250 |
| Daphne, AL | $61,680 |
| Columbus, GA | $61,360 |
| Anniston, AL | $61,200 |
| Decatur, AL | $61,090 |
| Mobile, AL | $60,970 |
| Dothan, AL | $60,950 |
| Florence, AL | $60,580 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,220 |
| Auburn, AL | $59,970 |
| Montgomery, AL | $59,610 |
| Gadsden, AL | $57,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 28. Maine | $62,390 |
| 29. Nebraska | $62,380 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,600 |
| 31. Alabama | $61,380 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $61,210 |
| 33. Wyoming | $61,150 |
| 34. South Carolina | $60,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $29.51 ($61,380 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $61,380 against $63,970 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Alabama rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays elementary school teachers the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $62,630 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.