Middle School Teachers in Georgia
Considering a career as a Middle School Teacher in Georgia?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Middle School Teachers in Georgia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Middle School Teachers in Georgia is growing faster than average.
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Middle School Teachers in Georgia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Middle School Teachers Work in Georgia?
In 2018, there were 24,530 Middle School Teachers working in the state.
There were 28,820 Middle School Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 4,290 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 8,180 Middle School Teachers working in it, which means Georgia has more Middle School Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Georgia
Jobs for Middle School Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 15.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.5%.
Georgia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 2,430 annual job openings, and a total of 30,940 jobs for Georgia Middle School Teachers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 50,500 annual jobs and 677,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Middle School Teachers Make in Georgia?
In 2018 wages for Middle School Teachers ranged from $37,220 to $81,400 with $56,860 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Georgia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Georgia Metros for Middle School Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Middle School Teachers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 13,640 | $57,690 |
Chattanooga, TN-GA | 1,190 | $57,830 |
Savannah, GA | 1,000 | $57,390 |
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 940 | $60,310 |
Brunswick, GA | 360 | $60,790 |
Valdosta, GA | 310 | $52,460 |
Athens-Clarke County, GA | 240 | $56,980 |
Top States for Middle School Teachers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Middle School Teachers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 66,470 | $56,510 |
California | 46,500 | $74,840 |
New York | 39,950 | $80,790 |
Ohio | 32,080 | $62,770 |
Florida | 30,110 | $51,300 |
New Jersey | 24,980 | $69,710 |
Georgia | 24,530 | $56,860 |
Illinois | 22,320 | $60,310 |
Pennsylvania | 21,640 | $65,270 |
North Carolina | 18,640 | $46,290 |
Virginia | 17,130 | $62,330 |
Massachusetts | 16,910 | $77,160 |
Wisconsin | 13,240 | $58,260 |
Colorado | 13,070 | $50,130 |
Missouri | 12,840 | $49,310 |
Michigan | 12,750 | $65,950 |
Maryland | 12,450 | $67,200 |
Tennessee | 12,140 | $50,310 |
Minnesota | 11,510 | $58,390 |
Indiana | 11,510 | $49,900 |
Below are the states where Middle School Teachers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | $80,790 |
Massachusetts | $77,160 |
Connecticut | $76,340 |
Rhode Island | $75,250 |
California | $74,840 |
Oregon | $74,790 |
Alaska | $72,640 |
District of Columbia | $71,640 |
New Jersey | $69,710 |
Maryland | $67,200 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Aparajita Datta under License
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