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

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

Median annual salary $58,310 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $69,890
Employed locally 470
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $46,520
    50th (median)
    $58,310
    75th
    $62,660
    90th
    $69,890

    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 South Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,010
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60,920
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is South 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 South Georgia 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,520.