How much does a history teacher make in Atlanta?
$81,510a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $39.19 an hour or $6,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.19
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,460Median: $81,510Highest 10%: $136,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,460 | $24.74 | |
| 25th | $66,220 | $31.84 | |
| Median | $81,510 | $39.19 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.78 | |
| 90th | $136,600 | $65.65 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for history 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 history teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $39.19 ($81,510 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $81,510 against $83,820 nationally, 3% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $79,010, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for history teacher pay?
55 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,600 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.