How much does an elementary school teacher make in Atlanta?
$76,570a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $36.81 an hour or $6,381 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.81
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 23,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,530Median: $76,570Highest 10%: $98,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,530 | $28.62 | |
| 25th | $62,010 | $29.81 | |
| Median | $76,570 | $36.81 | |
| 75th | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 90th | $98,970 | $47.58 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Athens, GA | $76,600 |
| Brunswick, GA | $75,530 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $74,000 |
| Hinesville, GA | $67,090 |
| Gainesville, GA | $64,780 |
| Rome, GA | $64,360 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,710 |
| Valdosta, GA | $63,480 |
| Dalton, GA | $63,340 |
| Augusta, GA | $63,000 |
| Macon, GA | $61,510 |
| Columbus, GA | $61,360 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,830 |
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 elementary school teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $36.81 ($76,570 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $76,570 against $63,970 nationally, 20% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $72,290, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for elementary school teacher pay?
89 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,970 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.