How much does a secondary school teacher make in Alabama?
$61,990a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Alabama. That is $29.80 an hour or $5,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.80
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,190Median: $61,990Highest 10%: $76,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| Median | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 75th | $72,470 | $34.84 | |
| 90th | $76,300 | $36.68 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $64,220 |
| Decatur, AL | $63,350 |
| Anniston, AL | $63,110 |
| Birmingham, AL | $62,650 |
| Columbus, GA | $62,540 |
| Daphne, AL | $62,400 |
| Florence, AL | $62,080 |
| Montgomery, AL | $61,720 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,630 |
| Mobile, AL | $61,550 |
| Auburn, AL | $61,250 |
| Dothan, AL | $61,190 |
| Gadsden, AL | $58,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 30. Wisconsin | $62,870 |
| 31. Wyoming | $62,690 |
| 32. South Carolina | $62,580 |
| 33. Alabama | $61,990 |
| 34. Indiana | $61,880 |
| 35. Tennessee | $61,860 |
| 36. Idaho | $61,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $29.80 ($61,990 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $61,990 against $72,040 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Alabama rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays secondary school teachers the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $64,220 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.