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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education average salary by city in Georgia
- Brunswick$76,280
- Atlanta$73,940
- Warner Robins$73,170
- Athens$71,210
- Gainesville$68,020
- Valdosta$67,690
- Rome$67,610
- Savannah$67,100
- Dalton$66,780
- Hinesville$64,450
- Augusta$63,840
- Columbus$62,940
- Macon$61,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | $76,280 | $75,530 | $63,010 | $59,435 | 88 |
| Atlanta | $73,940 | $76,570 | $62,010 | $57,906 | 100 |
| Warner Robins | $73,170 | $74,000 | $59,360 | $57,402 | 94 |
| Athens | $71,210 | $76,600 | $61,820 | $56,121 | 93 |
| Gainesville | $68,020 | $64,780 | $59,600 | $54,036 | 97 |
| Valdosta | $67,690 | $63,480 | $56,810 | $53,821 | 88 |
| Rome | $67,610 | $64,360 | $59,740 | $53,768 | 90 |
| Savannah | $67,100 | $63,710 | $60,470 | $53,435 | 95 |
| Dalton | $66,780 | $63,340 | $60,940 | $53,226 | 90 |
| Hinesville | $64,450 | $67,090 | $52,450 | $51,498 | 94 |
| Augusta | $63,840 | $63,000 | $48,960 | $51,038 | 92 |
| Columbus | $62,940 | $61,360 | $57,510 | $50,360 | 89 |
| Macon | $61,370 | $61,510 | $47,200 | $49,177 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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