SOC 25-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Self-Enrichment Teachers — Auburn
Auburn-Opelika, AL · 9 metro areas compared
At $48,090, median pay for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Auburn, AL tracks the national median of $46,800 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,090, median pay for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Auburn, AL tracks the national median of $46,800 closely. Pay ranges from under $21,850 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,830 to $49,650.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Huntsville records the highest median at $47,750. Of the 260 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 140th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,850 | −53.3% |
| 25th | $29,830 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $48,090 | +2.8% |
| 75th | $49,650 | +6.1% |
| 90th | $59,170 | +26.4% |
| Mean | $43,170 | −7.8% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | $47,750 | 350 | |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa | $42,170 | 100 | |
| 3 | Montgomery | $38,530 | 190 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $38,310 | 160 | |
| 5 | Birmingham | $37,950 | 710 | |
| 6 | Daphne | $36,560 | 80 | |
| 7 | Dothan | $36,330 | 60 | |
| 8 | Gadsden | $28,140 | 50 | |
| 9 | Anniston | $26,740 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Auburn run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $48,090 goes as far as $54,155 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,155US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,090 a year, 2.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,850 to $59,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntsville, at $47,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Auburn, AL?
The median annual wage is $48,090, or $23.12 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 $46,800, so pay in Auburn, AL is 2.8% higher. 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 Auburn, AL earns more than $59,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,850 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 Huntsville, at $47,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Auburn, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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