Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Columbus

In Columbus (GA), the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $61,360 a year. About 1,340 people work in this job there.

$61,360Median yearly pay
$57,510–$73,820Middle half of workers, yearly
1,340People in this job in Columbus (GA)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($63,970). It is 15% lower than the Georgia median ($72,290).

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Columbus (GA)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,930
25% of workers$57,510
Half of workers (median)$61,360
75% of workers$73,820
90% of workers$77,070

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Athens-Clarke County$76,6001,360
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$76,57023,370
Brunswick-St. Simons$75,530620
Warner Robins$74,000940
Hinesville$67,090310
Gainesville$64,780820
Rome$64,360400
Savannah$63,7101,570
Valdosta$63,480570
Dalton$63,3401,120
Augusta-Richmond County$63,0002,400
Macon-Bibb County$61,5101,080
Columbus (this page)$61,3601,340

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.