How much does a social sciences teacher make in Atlanta?
$62,960a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $62,960Highest 10%: $120,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $78,070 | $37.53 | |
| 90th | $120,500 | $57.93 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for social sciences 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 social sciences teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.27 ($62,960 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $62,960 against $72,990 nationally, 14% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $53,660, so Atlanta pays 17% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for social sciences teacher pay?
43 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a social sciences teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,500 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.