SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Florence
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,580, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Florence, AL tracks the national median of $63,970 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,580, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Florence, AL tracks the national median of $63,970 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,250 and $64,630. The lowest tenth earn under $45,630, while the highest tenth earn more than $73,540.
Birmingham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 68th of 219 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,630 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $49,250 | −23.0% |
| Median (50th) | $60,580 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $64,630 | +1.0% |
| 90th | $73,540 | +15.0% |
| Mean | $57,860 | −9.6% |
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 | Dothan | $60,950 | — | |
| 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 Florence run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,580 goes as far as $68,221 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,221US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,580 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,630 to $73,540 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 Florence, AL?
The median annual wage is $60,580, 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 Florence, AL is 5.3% 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 Florence, AL earns more than $73,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,630 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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