How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Atlanta?
$75,690a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $36.39 an hour or $6,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.39
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,790Median: $75,690Highest 10%: $96,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| 25th | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| Median | $75,690 | $36.39 | |
| 75th | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 90th | $96,720 | $46.50 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Warner Robins, GA | $72,930 |
| Macon, GA | $68,610 |
| Valdosta, GA | $64,020 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,190 |
| Gainesville, GA | $63,020 |
| Augusta, GA | $62,350 |
| Columbus, GA | $62,180 |
| Athens, GA | $55,770 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,510 |
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 kindergarten teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $36.39 ($75,690 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $75,690 against $62,680 nationally, 21% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $65,680, so Atlanta pays 15% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
66 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,720 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.