Secondary School Teachers Salary in Alabama
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in Alabama earn a median of $61,990 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,880
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,190; the top 10% earn over $76,300. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,380 median in Alabama
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$50,900 median in Alabama
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,770 median in Alabama
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,210 median in Alabama
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$48,870 median in Alabama
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,850 median in Alabama
Secondary School Teachers pay in Alabama
How much do secondary school teachers make in Alabama?
The median is $61,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,190 and the top 10% earn over $76,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.