Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $75,980 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,660
90th percentile $102,800
Employed locally 2,710
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,660
    25th
    $63,860
    50th (median)
    $75,980
    75th
    $81,400
    90th
    $102,800

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $79,270
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,200
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $76,200
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,340
    Gainesville, GA $62,430

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Atlanta?

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

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Atlanta, GA is 17.1% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $61,660 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,860.