Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $83,700 +31.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,550
90th percentile $99,940
National median $63,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,550
    25th
    $82,200
    50th (median)
    $83,700
    75th
    $98,950
    90th
    $99,940

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 97% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $104,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $104,080
    Columbus, OH $103,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,340

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $65,190
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,990
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $51,930

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Atlanta, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Atlanta, GA is 31.6% above the national median of $63,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $64,550 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,200.