Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Georgia
$72,090avg. a year
Annual salary · 9,370 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Georgia earn an average of $72,090 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $77,190.
$72,880Median pay
$72,090Average yearly
+14%Avg. pay since 2020
#19Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
15,860 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$77,190
a year
2140 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$73,500
a year
380 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$68,430
a year
4360 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$66,840
a year
5130 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$66,670
a year
6220 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$65,690
a year
750 jobs
Hinesville, GA
$65,400
a year
8140 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$65,180
a year
9580 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$63,090
a year
1090 jobs
Dalton, GA
$62,060
a year
11290 jobs
Savannah, GA
$58,710
a year
12230 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$58,080
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school 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 | $72,090 | – |
| Alabama | $65,270 | – |
| South Carolina | $64,750 | – |
| Tennessee | $63,380 | – |
| Florida | $60,600 | – |
| North Carolina | $57,160 | – |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$70,720
- 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, 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 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Georgia?
The average is $72,090 a year, and the median is $72,880. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($77,190), followed by Warner Robins, GA ($73,500). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Macon-Bibb County, GA ($58,080).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #19 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 25-2052. 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 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school 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.