How much does a special education teacher make in Alabama?
$62,210a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Alabama. That is $29.91 an hour or $5,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.91
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,020Median: $62,210Highest 10%: $75,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| 25th | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| Median | $62,210 | $29.91 | |
| 75th | $71,070 | $34.17 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mobile, AL | $65,310 |
| Birmingham, AL | $64,760 |
| Decatur, AL | $63,390 |
| Columbus, GA | $63,220 |
| Huntsville, AL | $62,170 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,210 |
| Montgomery, AL | $60,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 29. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 30. Wyoming | $62,750 |
| 31. Montana | $62,310 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,210 |
| 33. South Carolina | $62,150 |
| 34. Maine | $61,710 |
| 35. Florida | $61,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $29.91 ($62,210 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $62,210 against $74,260 nationally, 16% 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?
Mobile, AL, with a median of $65,310 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.