How much does a geography teacher make in Atlanta?
$85,420a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $41.07 an hour or $7,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.07
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,910Median: $85,420Highest 10%: $134,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,910 | $24.96 | |
| 25th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| Median | $85,420 | $41.07 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.33 | |
| 90th | $134,000 | $64.42 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for geography teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 a geography teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $41.07 ($85,420 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $85,420 against $97,590 nationally, 12% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $85,420, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for geography teacher pay?
13 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a geography teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,000 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.