How much does a middle school teacher make in Georgia?
$64,780a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Georgia. That is $31.14 an hour or $5,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.14
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,540Median: $64,780Highest 10%: $97,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $58,830 | $28.28 | |
| Median | $64,780 | $31.14 | |
| 75th | $78,680 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $97,960 | $47.10 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Brunswick, GA | $76,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $75,490 |
| Dalton, GA | $67,380 |
| Athens, GA | $65,210 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 19. Hawaii | $69,230 |
| 20. Delaware | $67,780 |
| 21. Nevada | $66,300 |
| 22. Georgia | $64,780 |
| 23. Michigan | $63,790 |
| 24. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 25. Maine | $63,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $31.14 ($64,780 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Georgia than the national average?
Yes: $64,780 against $64,370 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Georgia rank for middle school teacher pay?
Georgia ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays middle school teachers the most?
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA, with a median of $76,400 a year.
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.