Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary
In Dothan, AL, elementary school teachers, except special educations earn $60,950 at the median. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 83.83), which stretches that salary to about $72,707 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $950/month, or 23.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $61K get you in Dothan?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Dothan’s Regional Price Parity (83.83). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Dothan
Elementary school teachers, except special education pay in Dothan tracks closely to the national median, $61K locally vs. $64K nationwide, a 5% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $950/month, 23.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 83.83 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 16% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for elementary school teachers, except special educations in metros near Dothan, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | $58K | $68K |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $62K | $65K |
| Decatur | $61K | $70K |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $61K | $71K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Dothan, AL
Entry-level elementary school teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102K | +60% | 28,980 |
| California | $100K | +56% | 155,160 |
| District of Columbia | $97K | +51% | 3,750 |
| Massachusetts | $94K | +47% | 29,930 |
| Rhode Island | $91K | +42% | 3,830 |
| New York | $86K | +34% | 101,410 |
| Connecticut | $81K | +26% | 16,330 |
| Alaska | $79K | +24% | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $78K | +22% | 40,300 |
| Maryland | $78K | +21% | 29,610 |
| Ohio | $77K | +21% | 47,870 |
| Oregon | $77K | +21% | 12,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $77K | +20% | 48,370 |
| Minnesota | $76K | +19% | 26,640 |
| Delaware | $76K | +19% | 2,900 |
| Illinois | $75K | +18% | 61,520 |
| Utah | $75K | +17% | 14,820 |
| New Mexico | $75K | +17% | 6,210 |
| New Hampshire | $72K | +13% | 5,190 |
| Georgia | $72K | +13% | 43,820 |
| Hawaii | $71K | +12% | 6,040 |
| Virginia | $66K | +2% | 37,880 |
| Michigan | $65K | +2% | 40,910 |
| Nevada | $65K | +2% | 9,550 |
| Colorado | $63K | -1% | 24,860 |
| Vermont | $63K | -1% | 3,610 |
| Texas | $63K | -2% | 116,260 |
| Maine | $62K | -2% | 7,490 |
| Nebraska | $62K | -2% | 8,710 |
| Idaho | $62K | -4% | 6,850 |
| Alabama | $61K | -4% | 22,030 |
| Wisconsin | $61K | -4% | 24,920 |
| Wyoming | $61K | -4% | 2,600 |
| South Carolina | $61K | -5% | 25,030 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -5% | 19,080 |
| Iowa | $61K | -5% | 17,300 |
| North Dakota | $60K | -6% | 4,430 |
| Tennessee | $60K | -6% | 28,240 |
| Indiana | $60K | -7% | 27,720 |
| Florida | $59K | -8% | 79,090 |
| Louisiana | $59K | -8% | 22,060 |
| Montana | $58K | -10% | 4,960 |
| Arizona | $57K | -12% | 24,240 |
| Kansas | $56K | -12% | 14,350 |
| West Virginia | $56K | -13% | 5,420 |
| North Carolina | $55K | -14% | 42,410 |
| Arkansas | $53K | -18% | 12,590 |
| Missouri | $51K | -20% | 33,180 |
| South Dakota | $50K | -22% | 4,290 |
| Mississippi | $50K | -22% | 11,060 |
| Oklahoma | $48K | -25% | 18,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a elementary school teachers, except special education afford a 2BR apartment alone in Dothan?
Yes — at the median salary of $61K, rent takes 23.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $950/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for elementary school teachers, except special educations in Dothan?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new elementary school teachers, except special educations typically earn — is $46K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,740/month. At HUD’s $950/month FMR, rent would take 35% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is elementary school teachers, except special education a high-paying job in Dothan?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $61K locally vs. $64K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Dothan compare to the national average for elementary school teachers, except special educations?
Dothan pays $61K median vs. the U.S. average of $64K — that’s -5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 83.83), the purchasing-power equivalent is $73K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special educations make in Dothan, AL?
The median is $60,950 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,660, and experienced elementary school teachers, except special educations can clear $71,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Dothan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,011/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $950/month, which eats 23.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a elementary school teachers, except special education salary go in Dothan?
Dothan has a Regional Price Parity of 83.83 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median elementary school teachers, except special education salary is worth about $72,707 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do elementary school teachers, except special educations get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.