Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for preschool teachers, except special education is $13.61 an hour ($28,310 a year). About 7,910 people work in this job there.

$13.61Median hourly pay
$23,190–$33,240Middle half of workers, yearly
7,910People in this job in Alabama

That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($38,140). Alabama ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for preschool teachers, except special education in Alabama

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.17$21,150
25% of workers$11.15$23,190
Half of workers (median)$13.61$28,310
75% of workers$15.98$33,240
90% of workers$22.77$47,350

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Mobile$29,090990
Huntsville$28,7600
Tuscaloosa$28,630330
Birmingham$28,5402,070
Montgomery$28,540640
Auburn-Opelika$28,490500
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley$28,480360
Anniston-Oxford$27,780150
Dothan$27,700240
Florence-Muscle Shoals$27,6600
Gadsden$25,290110

Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for preschool teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Alabama

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,380
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,770
Childcare Workers$22,720
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,210
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,990
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,520
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$58,410

Other job titles for this job

Child Development TeacherChild Care Assistant TeacherChildcare TeacherChildhood Development TeacherCare TeacherEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood TeacherGroup TeacherHome-based Preschool TeacherMontessori ParaprofessionalMontessori Preschool TeacherNursery School Teacher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.