Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $61,570 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $88,150
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $61,570
    75th
    $78,840
    90th
    $88,150

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 98% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,580
    Michigan $71,260
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,920
    Warner Robins, GA $70,110
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,400
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,230

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Athens?

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

    Is Athens above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Athens, GA is 11.5% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Athens?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.