How much does a special education teacher make in Atlanta?
$79,580a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $38.26 an hour or $6,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.26
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,800Median: $79,580Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 25th | $61,740 | $29.68 | |
| Median | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 75th | $97,150 | $46.71 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.87 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Valdosta, GA | $81,700 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,430 |
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 $38.26 ($79,580 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $79,580 against $76,580 nationally, 4% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $76,130, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for special education teacher pay?
32 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,700 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.