How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Atlanta?
$79,490a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $38.22 an hour or $6,624 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.22
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,650Median: $79,490Highest 10%: $99,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,650 | $15.70 | |
| 25th | $66,510 | $31.98 | |
| Median | $79,490 | $38.22 | |
| 75th | $83,550 | $40.17 | |
| 90th | $99,140 | $47.66 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Augusta, GA | $111,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $66,020 |
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 nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $38.22 ($79,490 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $79,490 against $80,250 nationally, 1% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $77,720, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
92 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,140 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.