How much does a special education teacher make in Atlanta?
$78,090a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.54 an hour or $6,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.54
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,480Median: $78,090Highest 10%: $98,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| 25th | $61,930 | $29.77 | |
| Median | $78,090 | $37.54 | |
| 75th | $94,200 | $45.29 | |
| 90th | $98,450 | $47.33 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,960 |
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 $37.54 ($78,090 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $78,090 against $64,830 nationally, 20% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $72,310, so Atlanta pays 8% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for special education teacher pay?
29 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,450 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.