How much does a teacher and instructor make in Georgia?
$60,130a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Georgia. That is $28.91 an hour or $5,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.91
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 16,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,670Median: $60,130Highest 10%: $99,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $60,130 | $28.91 | |
| 75th | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| 90th | $99,510 | $47.84 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Atlanta, GA | $58,870 |
| Augusta, GA | $54,080 |
| Hinesville, GA | $50,000 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 27. Minnesota | $61,330 |
| 28. North Dakota | $60,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $60,220 |
| 30. Georgia | $60,130 |
| 31. Louisiana | $59,460 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $58,420 |
| 33. Kentucky | $58,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $28.91 ($60,130 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $60,130 against $66,140 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Georgia rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Georgia ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays teacher and instructors the most?
Dalton, GA, with a median of $76,420 a year.
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.