How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Georgia?

The median wage for kindergarten teachers, except special education in Georgia is $65,680 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 4,530 jobs in the state.

Where in Georgia do kindergarten teachers, except special education earn the most?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $75,690 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Georgia

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Georgia earn a median $65,680 a year, 5% above the U.S. median.

Median in GA: $65,680 a year
U.S. median: $62,680 a year
Employment: 4,530
Location quotient: 1.32; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Georgia

10%: $48,610Median: $65,68090%: $95,070

Median (50%): $65,680
Mean (average): $69,870 (estimate error ±1.7%)
10th percentile: $48,610
25th percentile: $59,810
75th percentile: $77,980
90th percentile: $95,070
Employment: 4,530 (estimate error ±10.5%)
Jobs per 1,000: 0.93
Location quotient: 1.32 (1.00 = national share)

BLS does not publish hourly wages for this occupation because it is usually paid by the year and may not work a 2,080-hour year (for example, teachers).

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay by metro area in Georgia

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$75,690	2,650
Warner Robins, GA	$72,930	90
Hinesville, GA	$69,720	30
Macon-Bibb County, GA	$68,610	140
Valdosta, GA	$64,020	80
Savannah, GA	$63,190	220
Gainesville, GA	$63,020	60
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$62,660	220
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$62,570	170
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$62,350	260
Columbus, GA-AL	$62,180	90
Dalton, GA	$62,100	40
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$61,580	280
Rome, GA	$61,110	40
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$58,730	80
Athens-Clarke County, GA	$55,770	50
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$51,510	290

Frequently asked questions

How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Georgia?: The median wage for kindergarten teachers, except special education in Georgia is $65,680 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 4,530 jobs in the state.
Where in Georgia do kindergarten teachers, except special education earn the most?: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $75,690 a year.

Data sources

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