Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $82,370 +32.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,640
90th percentile $96,460
Employed locally 500
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,640
    25th
    $69,480
    50th (median)
    $82,370
    75th
    $90,710
    90th
    $96,460

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 95% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $73,630
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,580
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,450
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,710
    Savannah, GA $62,100
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,580

    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, Preschool make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Atlanta, GA is 32.4% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $59,640 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,480.