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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $59,370 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,130
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,130
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $59,370
    75th
    $73,530
    90th
    $80,200

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 10% 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 Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,210
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,280
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $76,420
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Dalton, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Dalton, GA is 5.8% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,130 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.