Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in North Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,180 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $15,770
90th percentile $77,840
Employed locally 590
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,770
    25th
    $34,020
    50th (median)
    $59,180
    75th
    $77,840
    90th
    $77,840

    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

    Related occupations in North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,200
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,220
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $80,440
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in North Georgia is 6.1% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $15,770 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,020.