How much does an elementary school teacher make in Gainesville?
$64,780a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Gainesville, GA metro area. That is $31.14 an hour or $5,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.14
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,890Median: $64,780Highest 10%: $85,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| 25th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| Median | $64,780 | $31.14 | |
| 75th | $76,730 | $36.89 | |
| 90th | $85,340 | $41.03 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Athens, GA | $76,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | $76,570 |
| Brunswick, GA | $75,530 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $74,000 |
| Hinesville, GA | $67,090 |
| 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 Gainesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $77,460 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $77,420 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $68,440 |
| Special Education Teacher | $63,650 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $63,020 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,950 |
| Special Education Teacher | $62,730 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,500 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $50,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Gainesville?
The median hourly pay in the Gainesville, GA metro area is $31.14 ($64,780 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Gainesville than the national average?
Yes: $64,780 against $63,970 nationally, 1% more.
How does Gainesville compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $72,290, so Gainesville pays 10% less.
Where does Gainesville rank for elementary school teacher pay?
134 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,340 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.