Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $62,210 a year. About 740 people work in this job there.

$62,210Median yearly pay
$58,460–$71,070Middle half of workers, yearly
740People in this job in Alabama

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). Alabama ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Alabama

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$50,020
25% of workers$58,460
Half of workers (median)$62,210
75% of workers$71,070
90% of workers$75,030

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Mobile$65,31040
Birmingham$64,76090
Decatur$63,39040
Huntsville$62,170110
Tuscaloosa$61,21040
Montgomery$60,25080

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Alabama

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,380
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,990
Tutors$35,500
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,770
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,310
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,520
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$58,410

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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.