Preschool Teacher Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median preschool teacher in the Atlanta area earns $39,870 a year, 5% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 9% below the Georgia median ($43,920). Half of the 10,630 preschool teachers there earn between $35,460 and $57,890.
Median $39,870
10th: $28,16090th: $75,700
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,160 | $28,150 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $35,460 | $35,340 | $34,530 |
| Median | $39,870 | $43,920 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $57,890 | $59,100 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $75,700 | $77,130 | $61,390 |
| Average | $46,900 | $47,920 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 10,630 | 16,850 | 478,780 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Atlanta, GA
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,570
- High School Teacher: $77,210
- Middle School Teacher: $75,490
- 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.