Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $70,830 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,070
90th percentile $96,510
Employed locally 2,900
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,070
    25th
    $58,710
    50th (median)
    $70,830
    75th
    $79,750
    90th
    $96,510

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 82% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 18% 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
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $64,940
    Valdosta, GA $64,640
    Hinesville, GA $64,550
    Warner Robins, GA $63,830

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Atlanta, GA is 15.3% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $49,070 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,710.