Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Georgia
$70,720avg. a year
Annual salary · 43,820 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Georgia earn an average of $70,720 a year. That is $1,930 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Brunswick-St. Simons, GA at $76,280.
$72,290Median pay
$70,720Average yearly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#20Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
1620 jobs
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
$76,280
a year
223,370 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$73,940
a year
3940 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$73,170
a year
41,360 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$71,210
a year
5820 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$68,020
a year
6570 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$67,690
a year
7400 jobs
Rome, GA
$67,610
a year
81,570 jobs
Savannah, GA
$67,100
a year
91,120 jobs
Dalton, GA
$66,780
a year
10310 jobs
Hinesville, GA
$64,450
a year
112,400 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$63,840
a year
121,340 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$62,940
a year
131,080 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$61,370
a year
142,020 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$59,800
a year
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Georgia | $70,720 | – |
| South Carolina | $62,210 | – |
| Tennessee | $59,850 | – |
| Alabama | $59,590 | – |
| Florida | $59,530 | – |
| North Carolina | $54,070 | – |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,000
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69,780
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,920
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72,090
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$73,780
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$69,870
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Georgia?
The average is $70,720 a year, and the median is $72,290. That is $1,930 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA ($76,280), followed by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($73,940). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Chattanooga, TN-GA ($59,800).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #20 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.