GA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2011

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Georgia

Median Annual Salary $42,330 +14% above national average (national: $37,120)
$45,760Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
11,230Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$42,330
$28,600
10th pct.
$70,490
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,600$13.75
25th percentile$34,660$16.67
50th percentile (median)$42,330$20.35
75th percentile$55,290$26.58
90th percentile (top earners)$70,490$33.89
Mean (average)$45,760$22.00

How Georgia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Georgia
Georgia (current) $42,330
Nebraska $50,270 +19%
New Jersey $46,570 +10%
California $45,880 +8%
New York $45,580 +8%
District of Columbia $45,090 +7%
Massachusetts $45,030 +6%
Hawaii $44,780 +6%
Vermont $44,760 +6%

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Related Occupations in Georgia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Skincare Specialists $42,340 1,280
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,210 3,780
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $42,110 5,910
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,650 4,040
Printing Press Operators $42,800 4,640
Tax Preparers $41,780 1,940

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Georgia?

The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Georgia is $45,760 per year. The median (middle) salary is $42,330 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Georgia?

Entry-level preschool teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) in Georgia typically earn around $28,600 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $34,660 per year.

What is the highest Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Georgia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Georgia make approximately $70,490 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $55,290 per year.

How does the Georgia Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary compare to the national average?

The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Georgia is $42,330, which is +14% above national average of $37,120.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes