How much does a director make in Atlanta?
$93,120a year
Median yearly pay for directors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $44.77 an hour or $7,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.77
- Vs. national median
- +79%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 85
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,330Median: $93,120Highest 10%: $112,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,330 | $25.64 | |
| 25th | $70,940 | $34.11 | |
| Median | $93,120 | $44.77 | |
| 75th | $96,770 | $46.52 | |
| 90th | $112,400 | $54.06 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $112,500 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $101,500 |
| Counselor | $79,490 |
| Educational | $67,730 |
| Social Worker | $67,260 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 |
| Clergy | $65,150 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,270 |
| Substance Abuse | $60,880 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $44.77 ($93,120 a year).
Do directors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $93,120 against $52,100 nationally, 79% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $72,910, so Atlanta pays 28% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for director pay?
1 of 85 metro areas with data.
How much does a director make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,400 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.