How much does an economics teacher make in Atlanta?
$133,500a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $64.16 an hour or $11,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.16
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,220Median: $133,500Highest 10%: $221,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $101,600 | $48.82 | |
| Median | $133,500 | $64.16 | |
| 75th | $169,100 | $81.32 | |
| 90th | $221,200 | $106.32 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Sociology Teacher | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $64.16 ($133,500 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $133,500 against $123,900 nationally, 8% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $117,600, so Atlanta pays 13% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for economics teacher pay?
22 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $221,200 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.