Elementary School Teacher Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median elementary school teacher in the Atlanta area earns $76,570 a year, 20% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 6% above the Georgia median ($72,290). Half of the 23,370 elementary school teachers there earn between $62,010 and $78,050.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,530 | $49,260 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $62,010 | $61,110 | $57,710 |
| Median | $76,570 | $72,290 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $78,050 | $77,870 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $98,970 | $98,030 | $104,340 |
| Average | $73,940 | $70,720 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 23,370 | 43,820 | 1,388,390 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
- San Diego, CA: $97,000
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Similar jobs in Atlanta, GA
- Middle School Teacher: $75,490
- High School Teacher: $77,210
- Preschool Teacher: $39,870
- Teaching Assistant: $29,500
- Substitute Teacher: $39,340
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.