Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $62,010–$78,050
- vs U.S. median
- +20%
- Metro rank
- #101 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $76,570 a year, based on BLS estimates for 23,370 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 6% above the GA statewide median of $72,290. It ranks #101 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE23,370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Atlanta
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Education, City of Atlanta | $95,309 | 6 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other GA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $76,600 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $75,530 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $74,880 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $74,000 |
| Hinesville, GA | $67,090 |
| Gainesville, GA | $64,780 |
| Rome, GA | $64,360 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $64,320 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $76,570 a year (May 2025). Half of the 23,370 jobs pay between $62,010 and $78,050. The 10th percentile is $59,530 and the 90th is $98,970.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 20% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 6% above the GA statewide median of $72,290. It ranks #101 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Atlanta?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Board of Education, City of Atlanta ($95,309). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.