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How much does an elementary school teacher make in Savannah?

$63,710a year

Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Savannah, GA metro area. That is $30.63 an hour or $5,309 a month.

Hourly
$30.63
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
147 of 383
Jobs in the area
1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,310Median: $63,710Highest 10%: $78,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,310$24.67
25th$60,470$29.07
Median$63,710$30.63
75th$78,330$37.66
90th$78,590$37.78

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
Gainesville, GA$64,780
Rome, GA$64,360
Valdosta, GA$63,480
Dalton, GA$63,340
Augusta, GA$63,000
Macon, GA$61,510
Columbus, GA$61,360
Chattanooga, TN$59,830
Elementary School Teacher salary in Georgia Elementary School Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Savannah

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postsecondary Teacher$77,030
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$76,660
Instructional Coordinator$75,290
Secondary School Teacher$63,960
Special Education Teacher$63,730
Special Education Teacher$63,430
Kindergarten Teacher$63,190
Middle School Teacher$62,970
Career/Technical Education Teacher$62,300
Self-Enrichment Teacher$61,580
Salaries for every job in Savannah, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Savannah?

The median hourly pay in the Savannah, GA metro area is $30.63 ($63,710 a year).

Do elementary school teachers make more in Savannah than the national average?

Yes: $63,710 against $63,970 nationally, 0% more.

How does Savannah compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $72,290, so Savannah pays 12% less.

Where does Savannah rank for elementary school teacher pay?

147 of 383 metro areas with data.

How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Savannah?

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,590 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.