How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Alabama?
$50,900a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Alabama. That is $24.47 an hour or $4,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.47
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,400Median: $50,900Highest 10%: $67,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 25th | $39,820 | $19.14 | |
| Median | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 75th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 90th | $67,510 | $32.46 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $62,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 43. Arizona | $52,830 |
| 44. Maine | $52,660 |
| 45. Arkansas | $52,060 |
| 46. Alabama | $50,900 |
| 47. South Dakota | $49,410 |
| 48. Mississippi | $48,880 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $47,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $24.47 ($50,900 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $50,900 against $62,680 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $62,180 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.