How much does a special education teacher make in Alabama?
$64,520a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Alabama. That is $31.02 an hour or $5,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.02
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,510Median: $64,520Highest 10%: $77,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 25th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| Median | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 75th | $73,380 | $35.28 | |
| 90th | $77,150 | $37.09 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Montgomery, AL | $70,790 |
| Daphne, AL | $64,750 |
| Anniston, AL | $64,010 |
| Mobile, AL | $63,850 |
| Huntsville, AL | $62,350 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $62,230 |
| Columbus, GA | $60,680 |
| Decatur, AL | $59,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 22. Delaware | $65,990 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $65,160 |
| 24. Nevada | $65,110 |
| 25. Alabama | $64,520 |
| 26. Idaho | $63,610 |
| 27. Tennessee | $62,560 |
| 28. Nebraska | $62,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $31.02 ($64,520 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $64,520 against $65,120 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Alabama rank for special education teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays special education teachers the most?
Montgomery, AL, with a median of $70,790 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.