Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $77,960 a year. About 5,860 people work in this job there.

$77,960Median yearly pay

$62,970–$94,620Middle half of workers, yearly

5,860People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 7% higher than the Georgia median ($72,880).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$59,760
25% of workers	$62,970
Half of workers (median)	$77,960
75% of workers	$94,620
90% of workers	$99,160

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 (this page)	$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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$76,570
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,210
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$75,490
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$39,870
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$75,690
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,180
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$77,750

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