The median math teacher salary in Georgia is $75,480 for high school teachers and $64,780 for middle school teachers, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May 2025. BLS counts math teachers inside these all-subject figures. Both medians sit above the national medians of $72,040 and $64,370.
If you’re deciding which grade band to certify for, or which part of the state to job hunt in, these are the numbers to plan around. Every figure here is a BLS median for teachers of all subjects, so you can compare it straight across with other states. For the certification steps themselves, see our guide for math teachers in Georgia.
Georgia Math Teacher Salary by Grade Level
BLS reports pay for middle school and high school teachers, not for math teachers specifically. Most Georgia math certification covers grades 6-12, so both occupations matter to you. As of May 2025, Georgia’s 25,730 high school teachers earned a median of $75,480, and its 23,610 middle school teachers earned a median of $64,780.
| Occupation | Employment | Median Annual Wage | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 25,730 | $75,480 | $79,240 | $96,820 |
| Middle School Teachers | 23,610 | $64,780 | $78,680 | $97,960 |
The $10,700 gap at the median is the headline, but look at the top of the range. At the 75th percentile the two grade levels are only $560 apart, and at the 90th percentile middle school teachers earn slightly more ($97,960 against $96,820). Grade level shapes typical pay in Georgia much more than it shapes top-end pay.
Nationally, high school teachers earned a median of $72,040 and middle school teachers $64,370 as of May 2025. That puts Georgia $3,440 above the national median for high school and $410 above it for middle school. For every other state, see our national teacher salary data.
Math Teacher Salary in Georgia by City
BLS publishes teacher pay for 15 metro areas that include part of Georgia. Metro Atlanta dominates: the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area employs 14,830 high school teachers and 13,650 middle school teachers, more than half the state’s total for each. It also pays the highest high school median in the state, at $77,210.
Atlanta is also where grade level matters least. Its middle school median of $75,490 is only $1,720 below its high school median. Outside metro Atlanta and Brunswick-St. Simons, every middle school median falls between $60,020 and $67,380.
High School Teacher Pay by Metro Area
Warner Robins ($75,990) and Athens-Clarke County ($75,350) come closest to Atlanta. BLS publishes no high school figures for Albany, Brunswick-St. Simons or Hinesville.
| Metro Area | Employment | Median Annual Wage | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 640 | $75,350 | $75,630 | $84,620 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 14,830 | $77,210 | $79,460 | $96,860 |
| Dalton, GA | 350 | $65,500 | $77,080 | $97,810 |
| Gainesville, GA | 520 | $62,950 | $78,600 | $81,510 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | 570 | $64,800 | $78,380 | $81,260 |
| Rome, GA | 130 | $63,450 | $77,820 | $78,700 |
| Savannah, GA | 900 | $63,960 | $78,660 | $91,930 |
| Valdosta, GA | 390 | $62,780 | $80,970 | $98,790 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 540 | $75,990 | $95,630 | $104,160 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 1,430 | $63,420 | $75,690 | $90,410 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 690 | $62,540 | $77,120 | $100,600 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 1,790 | $65,100 | $73,280 | $82,060 |
Middle School Teacher Pay by Metro Area
Brunswick-St. Simons posts the state’s highest middle school median at $76,400, just ahead of Atlanta. BLS publishes no middle school figures for Warner Robins.
| Metro Area | Employment | Median Annual Wage | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | 380 | $62,160 | $72,530 | $78,330 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 320 | $65,210 | $80,120 | $80,120 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 13,650 | $75,490 | $78,820 | $98,340 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | 340 | $76,400 | $101,590 | $101,590 |
| Dalton, GA | 340 | $67,380 | $80,110 | $101,990 |
| Gainesville, GA | 600 | $60,500 | $75,490 | $82,880 |
| Hinesville, GA | 250 | $64,170 | $72,190 | $83,420 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | 350 | $60,090 | $73,320 | $76,810 |
| Rome, GA | 230 | $61,700 | $74,620 | $80,550 |
| Savannah, GA | 800 | $62,970 | $77,950 | $79,040 |
| Valdosta, GA | 300 | $60,020 | $79,410 | $82,420 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 1,590 | $60,060 | $76,850 | $77,690 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 550 | $60,380 | $71,440 | $76,590 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 1,060 | $63,030 | $66,310 | $76,200 |
Metro Areas That Cross the State Line
Three metros in these tables reach into a neighboring state: Augusta-Richmond County (Georgia and South Carolina), Columbus (Georgia and Alabama) and Chattanooga (Tennessee and Georgia). Their figures count teachers on both sides of the line, so they aren’t pure Georgia pay. If you live near one of these borders, compare South Carolina math teacher salaries and Tennessee math teacher salaries before you decide which state to certify in. Each state issues its own teaching certificate.
Georgia Math Teacher Job Outlook, 2024-2034
Georgia is one of the states where teacher employment is projected to grow. Projections Central, drawing on projections from the Georgia Department of Labor, estimates a 10.3% change in employment for high school teachers in Georgia between 2024 and 2034, with an average of 1,720 openings per year. For middle school teachers it projects a 10% change, with an average of 2,120 openings per year.
| Occupation | Employment (2024) | Projected (2034) | Change | Avg. Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 22,560 | 24,880 | 10.3% | 1,720 |
| Middle School Teachers | 26,550 | 29,200 | 10% | 2,120 |
Don’t compare the employment counts in this table with the salary tables above. Projections Central counts jobs with a different method than the BLS wage survey, which is why the two sources give different totals for the same occupations.
The national picture is flat. The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects employment of high school teachers to move from 1,087,500 to 1,085,000 between 2025 and 2035, and middle school teachers from 630,100 to 627,400. BLS calls that little or no change, with about 63,500 high school and 38,800 middle school openings a year as teachers retire or leave.
How to Read These Salary Figures
The median is the middle salary: half of teachers earn more, half earn less. It’s a better guide than the average, which a few high earners can pull up. The 75th and 90th percentiles show what experienced teachers in the upper part of the range earn.
Your own starting pay comes from your district’s salary schedule, which sets pay by years of experience and degree level. Use the BLS figures to compare grade levels and regions, then check the published schedule of each district you apply to.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a math teacher make in Georgia?
High school teachers in Georgia earned a median annual salary of $75,480 as of May 2025, and middle school teachers earned $64,780, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS reports these figures for teachers of all subjects, including math.
Do high school math teachers in Georgia earn more than middle school math teachers?
At the median, yes: high school teachers earn $10,700 more. The gap closes near the top of the range. At the 90th percentile, middle school teachers earn $97,960 and high school teachers earn $96,820.
Which Georgia metro area pays math teachers the most?
For high school teachers, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has the highest median at $77,210. For middle school teachers, Brunswick-St. Simons leads at $76,400, with Atlanta close behind at $75,490.
How does a math teacher salary in Georgia compare with the national median?
Georgia pays above the national median at both grade levels. The national medians were $72,040 for high school teachers and $64,370 for middle school teachers as of May 2025, so Georgia sits $3,440 and $410 higher.
Is Georgia hiring more math teachers?
Projections Central estimates employment of high school teachers in Georgia will grow 10.3% between 2024 and 2034, with about 1,720 openings a year, and middle school teachers 10%, with about 2,120 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects little or no change.
- Grade level: Georgia high school teachers earned a median of $75,480 and middle school teachers $64,780 as of May 2025.
- Top of the range: At the 90th percentile the two grade levels are about even, at $96,820 for high school and $97,960 for middle school.
- Location: Metro Atlanta employs more than half the state’s middle and high school teachers and pays a $77,210 high school median.
- Job outlook: Projections Central expects about 10% growth in both occupations in Georgia from 2024 to 2034, while national employment holds roughly flat.
2025 US Bureau of Labor Statistics salary figures for Middle School Teachers and High School Teachers, which include teachers of all subjects. Job growth projections (2024-2034) are from the US Department of Labor-sponsored resource, Projections Central. Figures reflect state and national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed October 2026. National job outlook figures (2025-2035) are from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Most of Georgia’s teaching jobs, and its highest high school pay, sit in metro Atlanta, so it’s worth asking any program where it places student teachers. The schools listed here include online options for career changers who need to keep working while they certify.