How much does a special education teacher make in Atlanta?
$77,960a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.48 an hour or $6,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.48
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 5,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,760Median: $77,960Highest 10%: $99,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| 25th | $62,970 | $30.27 | |
| Median | $77,960 | $37.48 | |
| 75th | $94,620 | $45.49 | |
| 90th | $99,160 | $47.67 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Warner Robins, GA | $72,080 |
| Hinesville, GA | $67,650 |
| Gainesville, GA | $63,650 |
| Augusta, GA | $63,220 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,220 |
| Valdosta, GA | $61,170 |
| Columbus, GA | $60,680 |
| Athens, GA | $60,610 |
| Savannah, GA | $59,660 |
| Dalton, GA | $59,440 |
| Macon, GA | $58,810 |
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 special education teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $37.48 ($77,960 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $77,960 against $65,120 nationally, 20% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $72,880, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for special education teacher pay?
57 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,160 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.