How much does a political science teacher make in Atlanta?
$86,930a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $41.79 an hour or $7,244 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.79
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,050Median: $86,930Highest 10%: $171,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,050 | $24.54 | |
| 25th | $78,160 | $37.58 | |
| Median | $86,930 | $41.79 | |
| 75th | $128,000 | $61.52 | |
| 90th | $171,500 | $82.44 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for political science 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 political science teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $41.79 ($86,930 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $86,930 against $98,070 nationally, 11% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $79,870, so Atlanta pays 9% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for political science teacher pay?
47 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,500 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.