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Short-Term Substitute Teachers in Alabama earned a median of $25,340 a year ($12.18 an hour) in May 2025, 39% below the national median of $41,670; 9,290 were employed there, ranking #48 of 51 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $25,340 | $41,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $25,660 | $46,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $12.18 | $20.03 |
| 10th percentile | $18,170 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $23,060 | $34,170 |
| 75th percentile | $30,020 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $30,020 | $65,790 |
| Employment | 9,290 | 524,770 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.396 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.30 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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