How much does a preschool teacher make in Alabama?
$28,310a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Alabama. That is $13.61 an hour or $2,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.61
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,150Median: $28,310Highest 10%: $47,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,150 | $10.17 | |
| 25th | $23,190 | $11.15 | |
| Median | $28,310 | $13.61 | |
| 75th | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| 90th | $47,350 | $22.76 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $35,030 |
| Mobile, AL | $29,090 |
| Huntsville, AL | $28,760 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $28,630 |
| Birmingham, AL | $28,540 |
| Montgomery, AL | $28,540 |
| Auburn, AL | $28,490 |
| Daphne, AL | $28,480 |
| Anniston, AL | $27,780 |
| Dothan, AL | $27,700 |
| Florence, AL | $27,660 |
| Gadsden, AL | $25,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 48. Oklahoma | $31,790 |
| 49. Wyoming | $29,930 |
| 50. Kentucky | $29,780 |
| 51. Alabama | $28,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $13.61 ($28,310 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $28,310 against $38,140 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Alabama rank for preschool teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays preschool teachers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $35,030 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.