SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Dothan
Dothan, AL · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,950, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Dothan, AL tracks the national median of $63,970 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,950, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Dothan, AL tracks the national median of $63,970 closely. Pay ranges from under $45,660 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,820 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,970 to $61,350.
Within the state, Birmingham records the highest median at $62,630. Of the 248 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 62nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,660 | −28.6% |
| 25th | $48,970 | −23.4% |
| Median (50th) | $60,950 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $61,350 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $71,820 | +12.3% |
| Mean | $58,280 | −8.9% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $62,630 | 5,340 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $62,250 | 1,990 | |
| 3 | Daphne | $61,680 | — | |
| 4 | Anniston | $61,200 | 670 | |
| 5 | Decatur | $61,090 | — | |
| 6 | Mobile | $60,970 | — | |
| 7 | Florence | $60,580 | — | |
| 8 | Tuscaloosa | $60,220 | 1,150 | |
| 9 | Auburn | $59,970 | 550 | |
| 10 | Montgomery | $59,610 | 1,560 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dothan run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,950 goes as far as $68,637 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,637US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,950 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,660 to $71,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $62,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Dothan, AL?
The median annual wage is $60,950, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,970, so pay in Dothan, AL is 4.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dothan, AL earns more than $71,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $62,630 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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