Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Alabama
$62,280avg. a year
Annual salary · 15,880 employed
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Alabama earn an average of $62,280 a year. That is $14,040 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $76,320. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, GA-AL at $69,960.
$61,990Median pay
$62,280Average yearly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#38Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
1690 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$69,960
a year
21,580 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$67,000
a year
3840 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$66,140
a year
4420 jobs
Decatur, AL
$65,260
a year
52,850 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$63,730
a year
6820 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$63,490
a year
7620 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$62,480
a year
8550 jobs
Dothan, AL
$62,120
a year
9370 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$62,050
a year
10830 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$61,200
a year
111,110 jobs
Mobile, AL
$60,530
a year
121,210 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$60,030
a year
13330 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$59,370
a year
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education 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 | $76,320 | – |
| Alabama | $62,280 | – |
| Georgia | $72,000 | – |
| Tennessee | $62,950 | – |
| Florida | $61,570 | – |
| Mississippi | $53,690 | – |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,320
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,160
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,090
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$25,660
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,270
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in Alabama?
The average is $62,280 a year, and the median is $61,990. That is $14,040 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $76,320.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Columbus, GA-AL ($69,960), followed by Huntsville, AL ($67,000). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Gadsden, AL ($59,370).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #38 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 25-2031. 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 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education 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.