Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Georgia
The median for elementary school teachers, except special education in Georgia is $72,290 a year, somewhat above the national $63,970 (+13%); the state ranks 20th of 51 states by median. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education earn 50% more than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Georgia pays more than every neighbouring state: Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida and North Carolina range from $54,930 in North Carolina to $61,380 in Alabama. Georgia employs 43,820 elementary school teachers, except special education, 8.96 per 1,000 jobs, the 8th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.00 is close to the national share.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 43,820 | 8.96 | 1.00 |
| Annual | $49,260 | $61,110 | $72,290 | $77,870 | $98,030 | $70,720 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,388,390 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,960 | $57,710 | $63,970 | $81,450 | $104,340 | $72,650 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 20th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 8th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.00
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.96
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
14 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for elementary school teachers, except special education, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | * | $76,600 | $49,710 | $90,070 | 1,360 | 14.20 | 1.59 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | * | $76,570 | $59,530 | $98,970 | 23,370 | 8.09 | 0.91 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | * | $75,530 | $54,850 | $101,280 | 620 | 13.32 | 1.49 |
| Warner Robins, GA | * | $74,000 | $49,850 | $98,900 | 940 | 12.30 | 1.38 |
| Hinesville, GA | * | $67,090 | $46,250 | $79,800 | 310 | 15.30 | 1.71 |
| Gainesville, GA | * | $64,780 | $49,890 | $85,340 | 820 | 7.92 | 0.89 |
| Rome, GA | * | $64,360 | $49,110 | $79,900 | 400 | 9.00 | 1.01 |
| Savannah, GA | * | $63,710 | $51,310 | $78,590 | 1,570 | 7.90 | 0.89 |
| Valdosta, GA | * | $63,480 | $47,210 | $99,330 | 570 | 10.55 | 1.18 |
| Dalton, GA | * | $63,340 | $49,480 | $78,760 | 1,120 | 17.18 | 1.92 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | * | $63,000 | $47,630 | $77,330 | 2,400 | 10.34 | 1.16 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | * | $61,510 | $46,300 | $76,170 | 1,080 | 11.37 | 1.27 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | * | $61,360 | $47,930 | $77,070 | 1,340 | 11.55 | 1.29 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | * | $59,830 | $47,460 | $77,080 | 2,020 | 7.53 | 0.84 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | * | $74,880 | $48,710 | $79,730 | 2,740 | 14.59 | 1.63 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | * | $64,320 | $48,800 | $78,960 | 1,860 | 13.39 | 1.50 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | * | $62,000 | $48,070 | $97,760 | 2,190 | 11.39 | 1.28 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | * | $60,630 | $47,390 | $77,300 | 1,120 | 12.72 | 1.42 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | * | $72,290 | 43,820 | 1.00 |
| Alabama | * | $61,380 | 22,030 | 1.17 |
| Florida | * | $58,930 | 79,090 | 0.89 |
| North Carolina | * | $54,930 | 42,410 | 0.96 |
| South Carolina | * | $60,820 | 25,030 | 1.22 |
| Tennessee | * | $59,980 | 28,240 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.