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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $59,080 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $83,050
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $59,080
    75th
    $64,330
    90th
    $83,050

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 102% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 2% above 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 Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,000
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,650
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,530
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $18,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Macon, GA is 6.2% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.