How much does a special education teacher make in Birmingham?
$60,510a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $29.09 an hour or $5,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.09
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 175 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,980Median: $60,510Highest 10%: $69,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,980 | $25.47 | |
| 25th | $60,130 | $28.91 | |
| Median | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| 75th | $69,810 | $33.56 | |
| 90th | $69,810 | $33.56 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Mobile, AL | $58,150 |
| Montgomery, AL | $53,700 |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $125,900 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $106,000 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $100,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $92,250 |
| Sociology Teacher | $80,230 |
| History Teacher | $78,630 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,590 |
| Communications Teacher | $78,240 |
| Library Science Teacher | $78,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $29.09 ($60,510 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $60,510 against $66,810 nationally, 9% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $62,850, so Birmingham pays 4% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for special education teacher pay?
175 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,810 or more.
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.