Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $74,480 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $88,080
Employed locally 1,580
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $60,340
    50th (median)
    $74,480
    75th
    $82,730
    90th
    $88,080

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 118% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,320
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,190
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,160
    Rome, GA $72,100
    Warner Robins, GA $71,370
    Gainesville, GA $65,260

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Athens, GA is 19.5% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Athens?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,340.