Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $57,570 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,220
90th percentile $97,750
Employed locally 1,190
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,220
    25th
    $43,220
    50th (median)
    $57,570
    75th
    $80,970
    90th
    $97,750

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $80,120
    Valdosta, GA $78,990
    Michigan $75,820
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $75,700
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $71,770
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,810

    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 Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other 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 Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Atlanta, GA is 14.6% below the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $43,220 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,220.