Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Alabama
$73,230avg. a year
$35.21 an hour · 2,350 employed
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama earn an average of $73,230 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,060. The best-paying metro area is Auburn-Opelika, AL at $68,130.
$62,580Median pay
$35.21Average hourly
+34%Avg. pay since 2020
#17Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
160 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$68,130
$32.75 an hour
2120 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$65,670
$31.57 an hour
3180 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$63,490
$30.52 an hour
4380 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$62,890
$30.24 an hour
5150 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$62,820
$30.20 an hour
6200 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$62,150
$29.88 an hour
770 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$60,780
$29.22 an hour
8160 jobs
Mobile, AL
$59,030
$28.38 an hour
980 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$55,320
$26.60 an hour
10100 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$54,550
$26.23 an hour
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama career/technical education teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,060 | $34.64 |
| Alabama | $73,230 | $35.21 |
| Florida | $68,820 | $33.09 |
| Tennessee | $64,280 | $30.91 |
| Georgia | $60,630 | $29.15 |
| Mississippi | $54,620 | $26.26 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$110,670
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$52,760
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$71,270
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103,170
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82,800
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68,550
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make in Alabama?
The average is $73,230 a year, and the median is $62,580. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,060.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$35.21 an hour on average; the median is $30.09.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Auburn-Opelika, AL ($68,130), followed by Montgomery, AL ($65,670). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Gadsden, AL ($54,550).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #17 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1194. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national career/technical education teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.