Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $47,990 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,660
90th percentile $69,920
Employed locally 30
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,660
    25th
    $30,120
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $63,720
    90th
    $69,920

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 76% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,510
    Gainesville, FL $74,040
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $70,830
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $64,940
    Valdosta, GA $64,640
    Hinesville, GA $64,550

    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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Athens?

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Athens, GA is 21.9% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $27,660 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,120.