Elementary School Teacher Salary in Alabama
Based on 17K+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$59,850
$28.774/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-6.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $71K
17K employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,510 |
| 25th percentile | $48,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $62,410 |
| 90th percentile | $70,920 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,140 |
| 2023 | $60,300 |
| 2024 | $59,850 |
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,140 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $60,300 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $59,850 | $64,107 |