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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $65,260 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,380
90th percentile $95,000
Employed locally 910
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,380
    25th
    $60,970
    50th (median)
    $65,260
    75th
    $81,180
    90th
    $95,000

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 84% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 16% below 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $74,480
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,160
    Rome, GA $72,100
    Warner Robins, GA $71,370

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,670
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,400
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $47,590
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $41,180
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Gainesville, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Gainesville, GA is 4.7% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,380 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,970.