How much does a teacher and instructor make in Columbus?
$59,670a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $28.69 an hour or $4,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.69
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,780Median: $59,670Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 25th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $59,670 | $28.69 | |
| 75th | $83,390 | $40.09 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.86 |
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 |
| Athens, GA | $59,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $58,870 |
| Augusta, GA | $54,080 |
| Hinesville, GA | $50,000 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,760 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $88,610 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $71,690 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $64,920 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $64,580 |
| Special Education Teacher | $63,220 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,540 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $62,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 |
| Special Education Teacher | $60,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $28.69 ($59,670 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $59,670 against $66,140 nationally, 10% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $60,130, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for teacher and instructor pay?
140 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 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.