Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Georgia
$69,780avg. a year
Annual salary · 23,610 employed
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Georgia earn an average of $69,780 a year. That is $2,250 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $72,030. The best-paying metro area is Brunswick-St. Simons, GA at $77,640.
$64,780Median pay
$69,780Average yearly
+14%Avg. pay since 2020
#23Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
1340 jobs
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
$77,640
a year
213,650 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$73,160
a year
3340 jobs
Dalton, GA
$69,180
a year
4320 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$68,040
a year
5600 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$65,550
a year
6800 jobs
Savannah, GA
$64,460
a year
7250 jobs
Hinesville, GA
$63,040
a year
81,060 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$62,110
a year
9230 jobs
Rome, GA
$62,070
a year
101,590 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$61,510
a year
11380 jobs
Albany, GA
$60,800
a year
12300 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$60,470
a year
13550 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$60,310
a year
14350 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$60,280
a year
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,030 | – |
| Georgia | $69,780 | – |
| South Carolina | $62,580 | – |
| Tennessee | $61,030 | – |
| Alabama | $60,320 | – |
| Florida | $60,040 | – |
| North Carolina | $53,350 | – |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$70,720
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,000
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,920
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72,090
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$73,780
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$69,870
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in Georgia?
The average is $69,780 a year, and the median is $64,780. That is $2,250 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $72,030.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA ($77,640), followed by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($73,160). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Macon-Bibb County, GA ($60,280).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #23 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2022. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.