How much does a chemistry teacher make in Atlanta?
$102,600a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.34 an hour or $8,552 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.34
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,920Median: $102,600Highest 10%: $177,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,920 | $25.92 | |
| 25th | $72,580 | $34.89 | |
| Median | $102,600 | $49.34 | |
| 75th | $126,700 | $60.90 | |
| 90th | $177,000 | $85.09 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $74,450 |
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 |
| Sociology Teacher | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.34 ($102,600 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $102,600 against $93,250 nationally, 10% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $85,300, so Atlanta pays 20% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for chemistry teacher pay?
21 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,000 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.