Elementary School Teacher Salary In Georgia

The average elementary school teacher salary in Georgia is $51,200, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary is calculated by averaging the salaries of all teachers in Georgia.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the highest paying state for elementary school teachers is New York, where teachers make an average of $76,950 per year. California and Connecticut are also among the top paying states for elementary school teachers with salaries averaging $69,380 and $68,330 respectively.

The lowest paying state for elementary school teachers is Mississippi with an average salary of $42,990 per year.

Elementary School Teacher Salary In Georgia

Elementary School Teacher salary in Georgia
How much does an Elementary School Teacher make in Georgia?
Average base salary
$23.80

Per hour
same
as national average
Most common benefits
Others
401(k)
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The average salary for a elementary school teacher is $23.80 per hour in Georgia. 798 salaries reported, updated at June 9, 2022.

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Top companies for Elementary School Teachers in Georgia

San Diego Unified School District
3.9
318 reviews
5 salaries reported
$40.69
per hour

Prince George’s County Public Schools
3.7
885 reviews
6 salaries reported
$35.14
per hour
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
3.6
166 reviews
9 salaries reported
$30.65
per hour

Wyzant
4.0
492 reviews
279 salaries reported
$26.83
per hour

Washoe County School District
3.7
222 reviews
7 salaries reported
$26.68
per hour
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Highest paying cities for Elementary School Teachers in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
$25.42 per hour
42 salaries reported
Savannah, GA
$22.40 per hour
6 salaries reported
Norcross, GA
$22.32 per hour
10 salaries reported
Decatur, GA
$21.93 per hour
12 salaries reported
Macon, GA
$21.53 per hour
9 salaries reported
Canton, GA
$20.92 per hour
12 salaries reported
Lithonia, GA
$20.37 per hour
10 salaries reported
East Point, GA
$20.22 per hour
10 salaries reported
Jonesboro, GA
$19.99 per hour
10 salaries reported
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Elementary School Teachers
Most recommended skill
Public Speakingearn +36.34% more
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 36.84% since 2018. Elementary School Teachers with this skill earn +36.34% more than the average base salary, which is $23.80 per hour.

2013
2014
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2016
2017
2018
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2020
Job Trend
Job Trend
Year Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill Change from previous year
2013 5 increase by 5
2014 3 decrease by 40.00%
2015 32 increase by 966.67%
2016 15 decrease by 53.13%
2017 10 decrease by 33.33%
2018 19 increase by 90.00%
2019 12 decrease by 36.84%
Top companies hiring Elementary School Teachers with the recommended skill

Georgia Cyber Academy
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Top specialties
Infectious Disease
+127.61%salary
Top fields of study
Educational Administration Degree
+85.73%salary
Top certifications
BC/BE
+36.73%salary
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Most common benefits for Elementary School Teachers
401(k)
401(k) matching
403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Paid training
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
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45%
Salary satisfaction
Based on 7,443 ratings
45% of Elementary School Teachers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in Georgia?
Teacher
5,014 job openings
Average $19.95 per hour
High School Teacher
5,944 job openings
Average $46,497 per year
School Teacher
6,418 job openings
Average $19.49 per hour
Preschool Teacher
2,332 job openings
Average $15.31 per hour
English Teacher
216 job openings
Average $22.29 per hour
Substitute Teacher
223 job openings
Average $127 per day
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