How much does a social work teacher make in Atlanta?
$80,220a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $38.57 an hour or $6,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.57
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,290Median: $80,220Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 25th | $63,720 | $30.63 | |
| Median | $80,220 | $38.57 | |
| 75th | $96,130 | $46.22 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.58 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for social work 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 work teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $38.57 ($80,220 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $80,220 against $77,570 nationally, 3% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $65,350, so Atlanta pays 23% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for social work teacher pay?
15 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a social work teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,900 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.