Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $61,990 a year. About 15,880 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($72,040). Alabama ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Alabama
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,190 |
| 25% of workers | $51,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61,990 |
| 75% of workers | $72,470 |
| 90% of workers | $76,300 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $64,220 | 1,580 |
| Decatur | $63,350 | 420 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $63,110 | 370 |
| Birmingham | $62,650 | 2,850 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $62,400 | 820 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $62,080 | 620 |
| Montgomery | $61,720 | 1,210 |
| Tuscaloosa | $61,630 | 830 |
| Mobile | $61,550 | 1,110 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $61,250 | 840 |
| Dothan | $61,190 | 550 |
| Gadsden | $58,960 | 330 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)
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