Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $58,360 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $76,100
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $47,600
    50th (median)
    $58,360
    75th
    $73,450
    90th
    $76,100

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,130
    Michigan $75,520
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,960
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,220
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,510
    Warner Robins, GA $64,190

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Athens, GA is 7.4% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,600.