How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Atlanta?
$77,570a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.29 an hour or $6,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.29
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,040Median: $77,570Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 25th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.53 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.12 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Rome, GA | $77,670 |
| Savannah, GA | $77,030 |
| Columbus, GA | $64,920 |
| Athens, GA | $64,650 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $60,190 |
| Augusta, GA | $55,640 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $37.29 ($77,570 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $77,570 against $77,640 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $64,650, so Atlanta pays 20% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
73 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.