How much does a special education teacher make in Alabama?
$49,520a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Alabama. That is $23.81 an hour or $4,127 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.81
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,590Median: $49,520Highest 10%: $88,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 25th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| 75th | $77,170 | $37.10 | |
| 90th | $88,710 | $42.65 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 36. Maine | $56,780 |
| 37. Ohio | $51,230 |
| 38. Missouri | $49,610 |
| 39. Alabama | $49,520 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,980 |
| 41. Mississippi | $46,700 |
| 42. West Virginia | $39,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $23.81 ($49,520 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $49,520 against $76,580 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Alabama rank for special education teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 39 of 42 states.
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.