Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers Salary in Alabama

$25,657 $83,263
10th pct Median: $48,409 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$25,657
25th Percentile$34,854
50th (Median)$48,409
75th Percentile$66,804
90th (Top Earners)$83,263
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Alabama median salary of $48,409 for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers has the purchasing power of approximately $54,209 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Alabama's lower cost of living (COL index: 89.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers make in Alabama?
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers in Alabama earn a median annual salary of $48,409 per year ($23.27/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $55,010.
Is Alabama a good state for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers?
Alabama pays slightly below the national average for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and esl teachers. Cost of living in Alabama is lower average (COL index: 89.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers in Alabama?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 89.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $48,409 salary in Alabama has the purchasing power of approximately $54,209 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Alabama increase real purchasing power.
How does Alabama compare to neighboring states for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Alabama

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers in Alabama

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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