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Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama

Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama

Considering working as an Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama? Below are the key facts. Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What do Education Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Alabama?

For a education teachers, postsecondary working in Alabama, the typical annual salary is $65,670 per year.Pay can range from $44,860 at the 10th percentile to $98,140 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $44,860 n/a
25th percentile $48,000 n/a
Median (50th) $65,670 $0.00
75th percentile $82,750 n/a
90th percentile $98,140 n/a
Salary ranges for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Alabama nationwide is 1.15, meaning that education teachers, postsecondary are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, education teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $98,329 per year ($47.27/hour), lower than the Alabama median.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary earnings in Alabama vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 1,407,310 education teachers, postsecondary across the United States. In Alabama alone, around 920 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 770 education teachers, postsecondary.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Top Alabama Metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

These are the Alabama metros with the most education teachers, postsecondary in Alabama.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Birmingham, AL 160 $61,520
Huntsville, AL 150 $65,290
Auburn-Opelika, AL 70 $76,400
Montgomery, AL 60 $66,840

Top States for Education Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

The table below shows the states where the most education teachers, postsecondary work.

State Number Employed
Texas 5,760
New York 5,390
Illinois 4,250
California 3,180
Ohio 3,020
Pennsylvania 2,960
North Carolina 2,320
Massachusetts 2,180
Arizona 2,150
New Jersey 1,870
Indiana 1,690
Florida 1,620
Virginia 1,500
Missouri 1,300
Michigan 1,200
Minnesota 1,150
Georgia 1,140
Washington 1,120
Wisconsin 1,050
Maryland 1,010

Highest-Paying States for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Where education teachers, postsecondary earn the most: education teachers, postsecondary.

State Annual Median Salary
California $85,560
New York $83,270
Louisiana $80,500
Alaska $80,070
Rhode Island $79,430
Virginia $79,280
District of Columbia $79,100
Connecticut $77,870
Massachusetts $77,440
Vermont $76,030

Skills

The most important education teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.6 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.1 / 5
0
5
Instructing  4.1 / 5
0
5
Learning Strategies  4.1 / 5
0
5
Writing  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

English Language  4.6 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.6 / 5
0
5
Psychology  4.2 / 5
0
5
Sociology and Anthropology  3.7 / 5
0
5
Communications and Media  3.7 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for education teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speech Clarity  4.4 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.4 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Work Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Working with Computers
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Google Docs In-demand technologies: Learning management system LMS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

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Also Known As

Adjunct Education Professor, Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Lecturer, Adult Basic Education Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, College Professor, Continuing Education Instructor, Counselor Education Professor, Education Adjunct Professor, Education Faculty Member, Education Instructor, Education Professor, Education Teacher, Educational Administration Teacher.

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