How much does a substitute teacher make in Alabama?
$25,340a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Alabama. That is $12.18 an hour or $2,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.18
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,170Median: $25,340Highest 10%: $30,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,170 | $8.74 | |
| 25th | $23,060 | $11.09 | |
| Median | $25,340 | $12.18 | |
| 75th | $30,020 | $14.43 | |
| 90th | $30,020 | $14.43 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dothan, AL | $28,410 |
| Mobile, AL | $25,720 |
| Daphne, AL | $25,340 |
| Gadsden, AL | $25,340 |
| Huntsville, AL | $25,340 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $25,340 |
| Montgomery, AL | $24,950 |
| Auburn, AL | $24,690 |
| Columbus, GA | $23,670 |
| Florence, AL | $23,060 |
| Decatur, AL | $17,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 44. Montana | $28,050 |
| 45. South Dakota | $27,840 |
| 46. Louisiana | $27,370 |
| 47. Alabama | $25,340 |
| 48. Nevada | $24,960 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $23,770 |
| 50. Mississippi | $22,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $12.18 ($25,340 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $25,340 against $41,670 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Alabama rank for substitute teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays substitute teachers the most?
Dothan, AL, with a median of $28,410 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.