How much does a teacher and instructor make in Dalton?
$76,420a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $36.74 an hour or $6,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.74
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,640Median: $76,420Highest 10%: $98,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,640 | $20.50 | |
| 25th | $54,890 | $26.39 | |
| Median | $76,420 | $36.74 | |
| 75th | $98,080 | $47.15 | |
| 90th | $98,210 | $47.22 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| 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 |
| Atlanta, GA | $58,870 |
| Augusta, GA | $54,080 |
| Hinesville, GA | $50,000 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,760 |
Related jobs in Dalton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $78,300 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,380 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $65,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,340 |
| Special Education Teacher | $59,440 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $56,520 |
| Preschool Teacher | $46,090 |
| Teaching Assistant | $27,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Dalton?
The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $36.74 ($76,420 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Dalton than the national average?
Yes: $76,420 against $66,140 nationally, 16% more.
How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $60,130, so Dalton pays 27% more.
Where does Dalton rank for teacher and instructor pay?
64 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,210 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.