How much does a substitute teacher make in Atlanta?
$39,340a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $18.91 an hour or $3,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.91
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 12,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $39,340Highest 10%: $45,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $39,340 | $18.91 | |
| 75th | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 90th | $45,900 | $22.07 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Warner Robins, GA | $43,030 |
| Gainesville, GA | $37,110 |
| Savannah, GA | $34,170 |
| Athens, GA | $32,350 |
| Brunswick, GA | $31,370 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,500 |
| Albany, GA | $27,410 |
| Augusta, GA | $24,800 |
| Columbus, GA | $23,670 |
| Macon, GA | $23,350 |
| Valdosta, GA | $22,340 |
| Hinesville, GA | $22,030 |
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 substitute teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $18.91 ($39,340 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $39,340 against $41,670 nationally, 6% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $38,870, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for substitute teacher pay?
113 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,900 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.