SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — North Georgia
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In North Georgia, GA the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education is $74,210 a year, which is 15.3% higher than the national figure of $64,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Georgia, GA the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education is $74,210 a year, which is 15.3% higher than the national figure of $64,370. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,690 and $77,850. The lowest tenth earn under $47,950, while the highest tenth earn more than $113,670.
The area has 1,280 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Brunswick records the highest median at $76,400. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 78th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,950 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $59,690 | −7.3% |
| Median (50th) | $74,210 | +15.3% |
| 75th | $77,850 | +20.9% |
| 90th | $113,670 | +76.6% |
| Mean | $73,020 | +13.4% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick | $76,400 | 340 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $75,490 | 13,650 | |
| 3 | Dalton | $67,380 | 340 | |
| 4 | Athens | $65,210 | 320 | |
| 5 | Hinesville | $64,170 | 250 | |
| 6 | Savannah | $62,970 | 800 | |
| 7 | Albany | $62,160 | 380 | |
| 8 | Rome | $61,700 | 230 | |
| 9 | Gainesville | $60,500 | 600 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $60,380 | 550 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $74,210 goes as far as $77,061 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,061US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,210 a year, 15.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,950 to $113,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Brunswick, at $76,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in North Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $74,210, 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 $64,370, so pay in North Georgia, GA is 15.3% 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 North Georgia, GA earns more than $113,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,950 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 Brunswick, at $76,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,280 jobs in this occupation in North Georgia, GA. 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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