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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Georgia

In Georgia, economics teachers, postsecondaries earn $107,680 at the median — $null an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $207K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$108K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$41K
Entry level (10th %)
$207K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $108K get you in Georgia?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,557/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,434/mo
Rent as % of take-home21.9% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$117,184/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$5,123/mo

About economics teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 340
Category: Education

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Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia

Bar chart showing Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $41,200, 25th percentile $76,830, median $107,680, 75th percentile $146,930, 90th percentile $207,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$41K25th$77KMedian$108K75th$147K90th$207K
Bar chart showing Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $41,200, 25th percentile $76,830, median $107,680, 75th percentile $146,930, 90th percentile $207,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level economics teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $108K. Top earners bring in $207K or more, a $166K spread from bottom to top.

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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Georgia

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$128K+19%220
Athens-Clarke County$62K-42%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do economics teachers, postsecondaries make in Georgia?

The median is $107,680 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,200, and experienced economics teachers, postsecondaries can clear $207,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $108K enough to live in Georgia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,557/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 21.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a economics teachers, postsecondary salary go in Georgia?

Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median economics teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $117,184 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do economics teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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