Alabama Median
$38,430
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-18% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#39 of 51
2,130 employed here
How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Alabama?
Self-Enrichment Teachers in Alabama take home a median of $38,430 annually — roughly $18.48 an hour — which runs 18% below the national median of $46,800.
Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $21,520 while the top 10% make $60,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,230 and $51,670 a year.
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Alabama
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $21,520 | $10.35 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $28,230 | $13.57 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,430 | $18.48 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $51,670 | $24.84 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,810 | $29.24 |
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How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 39th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in other states
District of Columbia $66,430New Hampshire $59,880New York $57,790Connecticut $55,240Oregon $53,790New Jersey $53,780Vermont $53,190Georgia $52,320Hawaii $51,960Maryland $51,630South Dakota $49,720California $49,570Massachusetts $49,430Virginia $49,160Washington $48,020Alaska $47,710Nevada $47,020Maine $46,720Wyoming $46,640New Mexico $45,890Florida $45,830Minnesota $45,660Montana $45,050West Virginia $45,010Colorado $44,710Illinois $44,230Arizona $44,110Utah $43,580Missouri $43,090Rhode Island $41,960Pennsylvania $41,740North Carolina $41,710Kansas $41,290Michigan $40,350Kentucky $39,990South Carolina $39,800Mississippi $38,770Tennessee $38,730Nebraska $38,240Oklahoma $38,010Wisconsin $37,820Louisiana $37,760Ohio $37,360Indiana $36,980Idaho $36,490Texas $36,140Iowa $35,670North Dakota $35,100Delaware $34,730Arkansas $30,810
Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Alabama
Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($38,430) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Alabama?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Alabama is $38,430 per year, or about $18.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,520 at the entry level to $60,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 18% less than the national median of $46,800. Alabama ranks 39th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,430 a year. About 2,130 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.