Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $64,520 a year. About 870 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($65,120). Alabama ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Alabama
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50,510 |
| 25% of workers | $59,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64,520 |
| 75% of workers | $73,380 |
| 90% of workers | $77,150 |
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $70,790 | 80 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $64,750 | 50 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $64,010 | 40 |
| Mobile | $63,850 | 100 |
| Huntsville | $62,350 | 150 |
| Tuscaloosa | $62,230 | 90 |
| Decatur | $59,650 | 50 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)
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