Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $62,970–$94,620
- vs U.S. median
- +20%
- Metro rank
- #37 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $77,960 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,860 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 7% above the GA statewide median of $72,880. It ranks #37 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,860 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other GA metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $63,430 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $63,220 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $60,780 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $60,680 |
| Savannah, GA | $59,660 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $59,350 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $58,810 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $77,960 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,860 jobs pay between $62,970 and $94,620. The 10th percentile is $59,760 and the 90th is $99,160.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 20% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 7% above the GA statewide median of $72,880. It ranks #37 of 223 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).
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.