Preschool Teacher Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Alabama
$28,310
$13.61 an hour
10th percentile
$21,150
90th percentile
$47,350
Jobs (wage & salary)
7,910
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Alabama was $28,310 in May 2025, $9,830 (26%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $23,190 (25th percentile) and $33,240 (75th percentile).
Alabama ranks 51 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,150 | $10.17 |
| 25th | $23,190 | $11.15 |
| 50th (median) | $28,310 | $13.61 |
| 75th | $33,240 | $15.98 |
| 90th | $47,350 | $22.77 |
| Mean (average) | $31,160 | $14.98 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Alabama, BLS OEWS May 2025.