How much does a middle school teacher make in Alabama?
$61,770a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Alabama. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,320Median: $61,770Highest 10%: $74,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| 25th | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| Median | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| 90th | $74,090 | $35.62 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $62,580 |
| Huntsville, AL | $62,140 |
| Mobile, AL | $62,060 |
| Montgomery, AL | $61,980 |
| Decatur, AL | $61,950 |
| Auburn, AL | $60,850 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,480 |
| Daphne, AL | $60,460 |
| Columbus, GA | $60,380 |
| Dothan, AL | $58,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 29. Nebraska | $62,510 |
| 30. Wyoming | $62,480 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $61,960 |
| 32. Alabama | $61,770 |
| 33. Montana | $61,550 |
| 34. Kentucky | $61,120 |
| 35. Idaho | $60,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $29.70 ($61,770 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $61,770 against $64,370 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Alabama rank for middle school teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays middle school teachers the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $62,580 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.