How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Alabama?
$51,060a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Alabama. That is $24.55 an hour or $4,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.55
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,420Median: $51,060Highest 10%: $58,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $51,060 | $24.55 | |
| 75th | $54,990 | $26.44 | |
| 90th | $58,180 | $27.97 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $64,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 43. Vermont | $59,010 |
| 44. Arkansas | $54,620 |
| 45. Nebraska | $52,210 |
| 46. Alabama | $51,060 |
| 47. Hawaii | $49,730 |
| 48. Wyoming | $46,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $24.55 ($51,060 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $51,060 against $77,640 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Alabama rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 46 of 48 states.
Which city in Alabama pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $64,920 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.