Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $61,330 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,780
90th percentile $79,890
Employed locally 400
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,780
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $61,330
    75th
    $72,900
    90th
    $79,890

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 98% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,810
    Gainesville, FL $76,540
    Dalton, GA $76,420
    Warner Robins, GA $66,610
    Rome, GA $64,670
    Columbus, GA-AL $63,850

    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
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Athens, GA is 5.2% below the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Athens?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $28,780 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.