Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $78,300 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $134,610
Employed locally 80
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $49,900
    50th (median)
    $78,300
    75th
    $134,610
    90th
    $134,610

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 124% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $109,100
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $108,340
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $101,390
    Michigan $100,730
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $97,640
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,770

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Athens, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Athens, GA is 19.5% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Athens?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,900.