Substitute Teachers Salary in Alabama
Substitute Teachers in Alabama earn a median of $25,340 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $25,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,290
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,170; the top 10% earn over $30,020. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$50,900 median in Alabama
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,380 median in Alabama
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,850 median in Alabama
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,990 median in Alabama
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,210 median in Alabama
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,770 median in Alabama
Substitute Teachers pay in Alabama
How much do substitute teachers make in Alabama?
The median is $25,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,170 and the top 10% earn over $30,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 50 (−39% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.