How much does a special education teacher make in Atlanta?
$77,750a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,479 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,760Median: $77,750Highest 10%: $96,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,760 | $29.21 | |
| 25th | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| Median | $77,750 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $82,730 | $39.77 | |
| 90th | $96,690 | $46.49 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Brunswick, GA | $82,320 |
| Macon, GA | $63,970 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,730 |
| Gainesville, GA | $62,730 |
| Augusta, GA | $60,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $60,360 |
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 $37.38 ($77,750 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $77,750 against $66,810 nationally, 16% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $70,550, so Atlanta pays 10% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for special education teacher pay?
56 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,690 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.