Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $72,880 a year. About 9,370 people work in this job there.

$72,880Median yearly pay

$61,290–$80,370Middle half of workers, yearly

9,370People in this job in Georgia

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Georgia ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Georgia

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$49,510
25% of workers	$61,290
Half of workers (median)	$72,880
75% of workers	$80,370
90% of workers	$98,750

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$77,960	5,860
Warner Robins	$72,080	140
Hinesville	$67,650	50
Gainesville	$63,650	130
Augusta-Richmond County	$63,220	360
Valdosta	$61,170	80
Columbus	$60,680	220
Athens-Clarke County	$60,610	140
Savannah	$59,660	290
Dalton	$59,440	90
Macon-Bibb County	$58,810	230

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

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

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Georgia

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$72,290
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$75,480
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,780
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$43,920
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$65,680
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$74,150
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$70,550
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$78,760

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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.