Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $64,780 | $71,125 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $31.14 | $34.19 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $67,269.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Middle School Teacher in Georgia is $64,780, or about $31.14 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Middle School Teachers is $71,125. Georgia is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level middle school teachers in Georgia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 23,610 middle school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $64,780, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.