Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Georgia
At $64,780 a year, the median for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Georgia is close to the national median of $64,370 (+1%); Georgia ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education earn 34% 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 $52,010 in North Carolina to $61,770 in Alabama. Georgia employs 23,610 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education, 4.83 per 1,000 jobs, the 8th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.21 means the occupation is more concentrated in Georgia than nationally.
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 | * | * | * | * | * | * | 23,610 | 4.83 | 1.21 |
| Annual | $47,540 | $58,830 | $64,780 | $78,680 | $97,960 | $69,780 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 620,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $48,080 | $58,530 | $64,370 | $80,490 | $102,540 | $72,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 8th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.21
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.83
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 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | * | $76,400 | $50,120 | $101,590 | 340 | 7.24 | 1.82 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | * | $75,490 | $49,790 | $98,340 | 13,650 | 4.72 | 1.18 |
| Dalton, GA | * | $67,380 | $46,810 | $101,990 | 340 | 5.28 | 1.32 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | * | $65,210 | $46,070 | $80,120 | 320 | 3.29 | 0.83 |
| Hinesville, GA | * | $64,170 | $44,970 | $83,420 | 250 | 12.53 | 3.14 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | * | $63,030 | $48,800 | $76,200 | 1,060 | 3.94 | 0.99 |
| Savannah, GA | * | $62,970 | $49,320 | $79,040 | 800 | 4.03 | 1.01 |
| Albany, GA | * | $62,160 | $40,120 | $78,330 | 380 | 6.59 | 1.65 |
| Rome, GA | * | $61,700 | $45,750 | $80,550 | 230 | 5.17 | 1.30 |
| Gainesville, GA | * | $60,500 | $47,050 | $82,880 | 600 | 5.77 | 1.45 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | * | $60,380 | $44,770 | $76,590 | 550 | 4.71 | 1.18 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | * | $60,090 | $46,180 | $76,810 | 350 | 3.67 | 0.92 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | * | $60,060 | $43,930 | $77,690 | 1,590 | 6.88 | 1.72 |
| Valdosta, GA | * | $60,020 | $35,590 | $82,420 | 300 | 5.52 | 1.38 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | * | $74,210 | $47,950 | $113,670 | 1,280 | 6.82 | 1.71 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | * | $64,290 | $47,500 | $97,550 | 460 | 5.22 | 1.31 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | * | $62,270 | $47,030 | $79,020 | 1,400 | 7.27 | 1.82 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | * | $62,000 | $46,010 | $75,280 | 590 | 4.25 | 1.07 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | * | $64,780 | 23,610 | 1.21 |
| Alabama | * | $61,770 | 10,000 | 1.19 |
| Florida | * | $58,940 | 31,370 | 0.79 |
| North Carolina | * | $52,010 | 20,650 | 1.05 |
| South Carolina | * | $60,810 | 9,750 | 1.06 |
| Tennessee | * | $60,690 | 13,060 | 1.00 |
See the national page for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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.