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How much does a middle school teacher make in Athens?

$65,210a year

Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $31.35 an hour or $5,434 a month.

Hourly
$31.35
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
130 of 357
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,070Median: $65,210Highest 10%: $80,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,070$22.15
25th$59,840$28.77
Median$65,210$31.35
75th$80,120$38.52
90th$80,120$38.52

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.

Brunswick, GA$76,400
Atlanta, GA$75,490
Dalton, GA$67,380
Hinesville, GA$64,170
Chattanooga, TN$63,030
Savannah, GA$62,970
Albany, GA$62,160
Rome, GA$61,700
Gainesville, GA$60,500
Columbus, GA$60,380
Macon, GA$60,090
Augusta, GA$60,060
Valdosta, GA$60,020
Middle School Teacher salary in Georgia Middle School Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Athens

Same field, median yearly pay.

Engineering Teacher$134,400
English Language and Literature Teacher$106,000
Health Specialties Teacher$84,620
Business Teacher$84,320
Elementary School Teacher$76,600
Instructional Coordinator$75,450
Secondary School Teacher$75,350
Career/Technical Education Teacher$64,940
Postsecondary Teacher$64,650
Mathematical Science Teacher$64,580
Salaries for every job in Athens, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Athens?

The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $31.35 ($65,210 a year).

Do middle school teachers make more in Athens than the national average?

Yes: $65,210 against $64,370 nationally, 1% more.

How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $64,780, so Athens pays 1% more.

Where does Athens rank for middle school teacher pay?

130 of 357 metro areas with data.

How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Athens?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,120 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.