Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $77,750 a year. About 2,200 people work in this job there.

$77,750Median yearly pay

$64,800–$82,730Middle half of workers, yearly

2,200People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($66,810). It is 10% higher than the Georgia median ($70,550).

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

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$60,760
25% of workers	$64,800
Half of workers (median)	$77,750
75% of workers	$82,730
90% of workers	$96,690

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Brunswick-St. Simons	$82,320	60
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)	$77,750	2,200
Macon-Bibb County	$63,970	70
Savannah	$63,730	60
Gainesville	$62,730	100
Augusta-Richmond County	$60,930	210

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

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 6,000 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
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$75,690
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,180
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$39,870
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$77,960

Other job titles for this job

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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.