How much does a special education teacher make in Georgia?
$76,130a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Georgia. That is $36.60 an hour or $6,344 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.60
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,440Median: $76,130Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| 25th | $61,740 | $29.68 | |
| Median | $76,130 | $36.60 | |
| 75th | $92,300 | $44.38 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.83 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Valdosta, GA | $81,700 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,580 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 9. Virginia | $77,280 |
| 10. Washington | $76,790 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $76,530 |
| 12. Georgia | $76,130 |
| 13. Maryland | $76,100 |
| 14. District of Columbia | $71,130 |
| 15. New Jersey | $71,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $36.60 ($76,130 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $76,130 against $76,580 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Georgia rank for special education teacher pay?
Georgia ranks 12 of 42 states.
Which city in Georgia pays special education teachers the most?
Valdosta, GA, with a median of $81,700 a year.
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.