How much does a secondary school teacher make in Atlanta?
$77,210a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.12 an hour or $6,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.12
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 14,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,450Median: $77,210Highest 10%: $96,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| 25th | $61,630 | $29.63 | |
| Median | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 75th | $79,460 | $38.20 | |
| 90th | $96,860 | $46.57 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.
| Warner Robins, GA | $75,990 |
| Athens, GA | $75,350 |
| Dalton, GA | $65,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $65,100 |
| Macon, GA | $64,800 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,960 |
| Rome, GA | $63,450 |
| Augusta, GA | $63,420 |
| Gainesville, GA | $62,950 |
| Valdosta, GA | $62,780 |
| Columbus, GA | $62,540 |
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 secondary school teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $37.12 ($77,210 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $77,210 against $72,040 nationally, 7% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $75,480, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for secondary school teacher pay?
95 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,860 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.