Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $75,580 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,450
90th percentile $95,830
Employed locally 2,360
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,450
    25th
    $59,350
    50th (median)
    $75,580
    75th
    $80,380
    90th
    $95,830

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 12% 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
    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
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,790

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Atlanta, GA is 8.6% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $57,450 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,350.