SOC 25-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School — South Georgia
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in South Georgia, GA comes to $70,670 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,030 by 8.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Georgia, GA comes to $70,670 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,030 by 8.7%. Pay ranges from under $52,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $114,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,910 to $79,110.
Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $79,690. Of the 414 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 84th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,450 | −19.3% |
| 25th | $60,910 | −6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $70,670 | +8.7% |
| 75th | $79,110 | +21.7% |
| 90th | $114,640 | +76.3% |
| Mean | $74,130 | +14.0% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $79,690 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $70,670 goes as far as $73,385 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,385US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,670 a year, 8.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,450 to $114,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $79,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in South Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $70,670, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,030, so pay in South Georgia, GA is 8.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Georgia, GA earns more than $114,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $79,690 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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