SOC 25-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Huntsville, AL is $28,760 a year, trailing the national median of $38,140 by 24.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Huntsville, AL is $28,760 a year, trailing the national median of $38,140 by 24.6%. Half of workers earn between $23,410 and $33,860. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,840 and the ninetieth at $37,200.
Mobile leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $29,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 370th of 389 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,840 | −42.7% |
| 25th | $23,410 | −38.6% |
| Median (50th) | $28,760 | −24.6% |
| 75th | $33,860 | −11.2% |
| 90th | $37,200 | −2.5% |
| Mean | $30,010 | −21.3% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile | $29,090 | 990 | |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa | $28,630 | 330 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $28,540 | 2,070 | |
| 4 | Montgomery | $28,540 | 640 | |
| 5 | Auburn | $28,490 | 500 | |
| 6 | Daphne | $28,480 | 360 | |
| 7 | Anniston | $27,780 | 150 | |
| 8 | Dothan | $27,700 | 240 | |
| 9 | Florence | $27,660 | — | |
| 10 | Gadsden | $25,290 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntsville run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $28,760 goes as far as $32,387 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,387US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,760 a year, 24.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,840 to $37,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mobile, at $29,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Huntsville, AL?
The median annual wage is $28,760, or $13.83 per hour, 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 $38,140, so pay in Huntsville, AL is 24.6% 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 Huntsville, AL earns more than $37,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,840 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 Mobile, at $29,090 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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