SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · 10 metro areas compared
At $77,210, median pay for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Atlanta, GA tracks the national median of $72,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,210, median pay for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Atlanta, GA tracks the national median of $72,040 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,630 to $79,460.
The area has 14,830 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.75 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Warner Robins records the highest median at $75,990. Of the 687 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 222nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,450 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $61,630 | −14.5% |
| Median (50th) | $77,210 | +7.2% |
| 75th | $79,460 | +10.3% |
| 90th | $96,860 | +34.5% |
| Mean | $73,690 | +2.3% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Robins | $75,990 | 540 | |
| 2 | Athens | $75,350 | 640 | |
| 3 | Dalton | $65,500 | 350 | |
| 4 | Macon | $64,800 | 570 | |
| 5 | Savannah | $63,960 | 900 | |
| 6 | Rome | $63,450 | 130 | |
| 7 | Augusta | $63,420 | 1,430 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $62,950 | 520 | |
| 9 | Valdosta | $62,780 | 390 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $62,540 | 690 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $77,210 goes as far as $80,177 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,177US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,210 a year, 7.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,450 to $96,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 14,830 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Warner Robins, at $75,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $77,210, 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 $72,040, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 7.2% 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 Atlanta, GA earns more than $96,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,450 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 Warner Robins, at $75,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 14,830 jobs in this occupation in Atlanta, 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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