How much does a special education teacher make in Alabama?
$62,850a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Alabama. That is $30.22 an hour or $5,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.22
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,360Median: $62,850Highest 10%: $76,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $52,970 | $25.47 | |
| Median | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 75th | $69,810 | $33.56 | |
| 90th | $76,730 | $36.89 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $60,510 |
| Mobile, AL | $58,150 |
| Montgomery, AL | $53,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 29. Maine | $63,440 |
| 30. Texas | $63,360 |
| 31. Nevada | $63,280 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,850 |
| 33. Wyoming | $62,770 |
| 34. South Carolina | $62,310 |
| 35. Arizona | $62,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $30.22 ($62,850 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $62,850 against $66,810 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Alabama rank for special education teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays special education teachers the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $60,510 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.