How much does an area make in Atlanta?
$80,980a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $38.93 an hour or $6,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.93
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $80,980Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| Median | $80,980 | $38.93 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.60 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.12 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for areas.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,200 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $130,900 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $110,500 |
| Business Teacher | $108,300 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $107,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $102,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $38.93 ($80,980 a year).
Do areas make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $80,980 against $85,020 nationally, 5% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $77,630, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for area pay?
28 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.