How much does a special education teacher make in Atlanta?
$77,180a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.11 an hour or $6,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.11
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,140Median: $77,180Highest 10%: $97,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 25th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| Median | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| 75th | $80,490 | $38.70 | |
| 90th | $97,560 | $46.90 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Warner Robins, GA | $81,190 |
| Augusta, GA | $64,720 |
| Columbus, GA | $63,220 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $62,130 |
| Macon, GA | $62,100 |
| Gainesville, GA | $61,320 |
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 $37.11 ($77,180 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $77,180 against $74,260 nationally, 4% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $74,150, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for special education teacher pay?
82 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,560 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.