Preschool Teacher Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median preschool teacher in the Birmingham area earns $28,540 a year, 25% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the Alabama median ($28,310). Half of the 2,070 preschool teachers there earn between $27,860 and $33,590.
Median $28,540
10th: $22,26090th: $47,740
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,260 | $21,150 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $27,860 | $23,190 | $34,530 |
| Median | $28,540 | $28,310 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $33,590 | $33,240 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $47,740 | $47,350 | $61,390 |
| Average | $32,180 | $31,160 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 2,070 | 7,910 | 478,780 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 50th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Birmingham, AL
- Elementary School Teacher: $62,630
- High School Teacher: $62,650
- Middle School Teacher: $62,580
- Teaching Assistant: $27,480
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.