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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Georgia
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins | $77,130 | $75,990 | $60,310 | $59,991 | 94 |
| Atlanta | $73,690 | $77,210 | $61,630 | $57,742 | 100 |
| Savannah | $70,740 | $63,960 | $61,090 | $55,814 | 95 |
| Columbus | $69,960 | $62,540 | $58,070 | $55,304 | 89 |
| Dalton | $68,540 | $65,500 | $58,570 | $54,376 | 90 |
| Athens | $67,580 | $75,350 | $61,070 | $53,749 | 93 |
| Augusta | $67,470 | $63,420 | $58,050 | $53,677 | 92 |
| Rome | $66,680 | $63,450 | $48,980 | $53,161 | 90 |
| Gainesville | $66,420 | $62,950 | $49,960 | $52,983 | 97 |
| Macon | $64,860 | $64,800 | $49,760 | $51,807 | 89 |
| Valdosta | $64,050 | $62,780 | $47,950 | $51,197 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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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 25-2031.
- 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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