How much does a teacher and instructor make in Atlanta?
$58,870a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $28.30 an hour or $4,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.30
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 7,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,190Median: $58,870Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| 25th | $40,900 | $19.66 | |
| Median | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| 75th | $78,570 | $37.77 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Dalton, GA | $76,420 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $68,270 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,770 |
| Brunswick, GA | $61,260 |
| Macon, GA | $60,580 |
| Rome, GA | $60,300 |
| Albany, GA | $60,230 |
| Valdosta, GA | $59,910 |
| Savannah, GA | $59,900 |
| Columbus, GA | $59,670 |
| Athens, GA | $59,000 |
| Augusta, GA | $54,080 |
| Hinesville, GA | $50,000 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,760 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $28.30 ($58,870 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $58,870 against $66,140 nationally, 11% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $60,130, so Atlanta pays 2% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for teacher and instructor pay?
149 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,400 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.