Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $134,380 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $78,690
90th percentile $172,780
Employed locally 60
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,690
    25th
    $102,450
    50th (median)
    $134,380
    75th
    $172,780
    90th
    $172,780

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 214% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 114% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Lawrence, KS $140,470
    Knoxville, TN $136,550
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $136,330
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $136,140
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $136,020

    Nearby metros — Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $128,790
    Michigan $126,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $116,400
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,570
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $97,790
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $95,280

    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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Engineering 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Athens, GA is 26.6% above the national median of $106,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,690 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,450.