How much does a secondary school teacher make in Georgia?
$75,480a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Georgia. That is $36.29 an hour or $6,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.29
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,450Median: $75,480Highest 10%: $96,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| 25th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| Median | $75,480 | $36.29 | |
| 75th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| 90th | $96,820 | $46.55 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $77,210 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 18. Utah | $76,330 |
| 19. Vermont | $76,220 |
| 20. New Mexico | $75,900 |
| 21. Georgia | $75,480 |
| 22. Hawaii | $74,310 |
| 23. Colorado | $72,900 |
| 24. Virginia | $72,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $36.29 ($75,480 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Georgia than the national average?
Yes: $75,480 against $72,040 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Georgia rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Georgia ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays secondary school teachers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $77,210 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.