Preschool Teacher Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Georgia
$43,920
$21.12 an hour
10th percentile
$28,150
90th percentile
$77,130
Jobs (wage & salary)
16,850
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Georgia was $43,920 in May 2025, $5,780 (15%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $35,340 (25th percentile) and $59,100 (75th percentile).
Georgia ranks 18 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,150 | $13.53 |
| 25th | $35,340 | $16.99 |
| 50th (median) | $43,920 | $21.12 |
| 75th | $59,100 | $28.41 |
| 90th | $77,130 | $37.08 |
| Mean (average) | $47,920 | $23.04 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Georgia, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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