How much does a history teacher make in Alabama?
$66,550a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Alabama. That is $32.00 an hour or $5,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.00
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,990Median: $66,550Highest 10%: $98,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 25th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| Median | $66,550 | $32.00 | |
| 75th | $81,680 | $39.27 | |
| 90th | $98,360 | $47.29 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Auburn, AL | $82,570 |
| Birmingham, AL | $78,630 |
| Montgomery, AL | $66,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 38. West Virginia | $69,560 |
| 39. South Dakota | $69,220 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $66,910 |
| 41. Alabama | $66,550 |
| 42. Kentucky | $64,600 |
| 43. Mississippi | $63,450 |
| 44. Nebraska | $57,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $32.00 ($66,550 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $66,550 against $83,820 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Alabama rank for history teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 41 of 45 states.
Which city in Alabama pays history teachers the most?
Auburn-Opelika, AL, with a median of $82,570 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.