Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $74,150 a year. About 4,090 people work in this job there.

$74,150Median yearly pay
$62,010–$79,500Middle half of workers, yearly
4,090People in this job in Georgia

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($74,260). Georgia ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Georgia

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$56,910
25% of workers$62,010
Half of workers (median)$74,150
75% of workers$79,500
90% of workers$97,720

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Warner Robins$81,19060
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$77,1802,550
Augusta-Richmond County$64,720160
Athens-Clarke County$64,04040
Columbus$63,220100
Macon-Bibb County$62,10080
Gainesville$61,32080
Valdosta$59,43040

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

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

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Georgia

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72,290
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,480
Tutors$47,380
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65,680
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$70,550
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,780
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,920
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72,880

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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.