SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Georgia
Georgia · 10 metro areas compared
In Georgia the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education is $72,290 a year, which is 13.0% higher than the national figure of $63,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Georgia the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education is $72,290 a year, which is 13.0% higher than the national figure of $63,970. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,110 and $77,870. The lowest tenth earn under $49,260, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,030.
The area has 43,820 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.00 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Georgia ranks number 20th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Athens records the highest median at $76,600. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 241st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,260 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $61,110 | −4.5% |
| Median (50th) | $72,290 | +13.0% |
| 75th | $77,870 | +21.7% |
| 90th | $98,030 | +53.2% |
| Mean | $70,720 | +10.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens | $76,600 | 1,360 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $76,570 | 23,370 | |
| 3 | Brunswick | $75,530 | 620 | |
| 4 | Warner Robins | $74,000 | 940 | |
| 5 | Hinesville | $67,090 | 310 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $64,780 | 820 | |
| 7 | Rome | $64,360 | 400 | |
| 8 | Savannah | $63,710 | 1,570 | |
| 9 | Valdosta | $63,480 | 570 | |
| 10 | Dalton | $63,340 | 1,120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $72,290 goes as far as $75,067 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,067US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,290 a year, 13.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,260 to $98,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 43,820 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Athens, at $76,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $72,290, 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 $63,970, so pay in Georgia is 13.0% 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 Georgia earns more than $98,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,260 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 Athens, at $76,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 43,820 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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