GA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2052

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Georgia

Median Annual Salary $67,710 +7% above national average (national: $63,000)
$70,340Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
9,700Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$67,710
$46,760
10th pct.
$98,260
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$46,760N/A
25th percentile$59,280N/A
50th percentile (median)$67,710N/A
75th percentile$80,100N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$98,260N/A
Mean (average)$70,340N/A

How Georgia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Georgia
Georgia (current) $67,710
California $90,530 +34%
Washington $85,340 +26%
District of Columbia $82,400 +22%
Connecticut $81,220 +20%
New York $80,750 +19%
Massachusetts $78,820 +16%
Oregon $78,320 +16%
Rhode Island $77,930 +15%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Georgia?

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Georgia is $70,340 per year. The median (middle) salary is $67,710 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Georgia?

Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) in Georgia typically earn around $46,760 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $59,280 per year.

What is the highest Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Georgia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Georgia make approximately $98,260 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $80,100 per year.

How does the Georgia Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary compare to the national average?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Georgia is $67,710, which is +7% above national average of $63,000.

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