SOC 25-1081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Teachers, Postsecondary — South Georgia
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in South Georgia, GA is $64,310 per year, 14.7% below the national median of $75,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in South Georgia, GA is $64,310 per year, 14.7% below the national median of $75,350. Pay ranges from under $31,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $106,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,360 to $85,700.
Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 105th of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,160 | −58.6% |
| 25th | $51,360 | −31.8% |
| Median (50th) | $64,310 | −14.7% |
| 75th | $85,700 | +13.7% |
| 90th | $106,510 | +41.4% |
| Mean | $72,670 | −3.6% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $64,310 goes as far as $66,781 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,781US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,310 a year, 14.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,160 to $106,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $65,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in South Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $64,310, 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 $75,350, so pay in South Georgia, GA is 14.7% lower. 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 $106,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,160 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 $65,880 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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