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How much does an english language and literature teacher make in Alabama?

$62,910a year

Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in Alabama. That is $30.25 an hour or $5,243 a month.

Hourly
$30.25
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among states
42 of 49
Jobs in the state
1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,450Median: $62,910Highest 10%: $92,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,450$22.33
25th$54,730$26.31
Median$62,910$30.25
75th$75,450$36.27
90th$92,140$44.30

Cities in Alabama

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Birmingham, AL$65,740
Montgomery, AL$64,900
Auburn, AL$64,410
Tuscaloosa, AL$61,430
Mobile, AL$59,710
Salaries for every job in Alabama

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for english language and literature teachers.

39. North Carolina$63,370
40. West Virginia$63,280
41. South Dakota$62,960
42. Alabama$62,910
43. Kansas$62,340
44. Wyoming$62,030
45. Mississippi$60,680
English Language and Literature Teacher salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour in Alabama?

The median hourly pay in Alabama is $30.25 ($62,910 a year).

Do english language and literature teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?

No: $62,910 against $78,760 nationally, 20% less.

Where does Alabama rank for english language and literature teacher pay?

Alabama ranks 42 of 49 states.

Which city in Alabama pays english language and literature teachers the most?

Birmingham, AL, with a median of $65,740 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.