Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $77,210 a year. About 14,830 people work in this job there.

$77,210Median yearly pay
$61,630–$79,460Middle half of workers, yearly
14,830People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). It is 2% higher than the Georgia median ($75,480).

Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,450
25% of workers$61,630
Half of workers (median)$77,210
75% of workers$79,460
90% of workers$96,860

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$77,21014,830
Warner Robins$75,990540
Athens-Clarke County$75,350640
Dalton$65,500350
Macon-Bibb County$64,800570
Savannah$63,960900
Rome$63,450130
Augusta-Richmond County$63,4201,430
Gainesville$62,950520
Valdosta$62,780390
Columbus$62,540690

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

Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,570
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,490
Tutors$48,180
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,180
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77,750
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,870
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$77,960
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75,690

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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.