How much does an education teacher make in Atlanta?
$65,880a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $31.67 an hour or $5,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.67
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $65,880Highest 10%: $95,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $65,880 | $31.67 | |
| 75th | $78,070 | $37.53 | |
| 90th | $95,820 | $46.07 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $103,800 |
| Augusta, GA | $60,620 |
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 education teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $31.67 ($65,880 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $65,880 against $75,350 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $62,510, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for education teacher pay?
94 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,820 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.