Salary distribution
Where Georgia special education teachers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $58,780 and $78,320, with a median of $71,050.
Special Education Teachers in Georgia: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 30 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $64,276. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 15 | $56,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 10 | $64,047 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $65,170 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 2 | $80,161 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Special Education Teachers in Georgia. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER | 6 | $66,088 |
| EDU INFOTECH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC | TEACHER | 6 | $55,500 |
| GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Teacher, Special Education Interrelated | 5 | $64,276 |
| Dougherty County School District | Special Education Teacher | 3 | $65,170 |
| Excel Education LLC | Special Education Teacher | 2 | $65,860 |
| KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES GROUP INC | Teacher | 2 | $66,000 |
| Global Teachers Solutions LLC | Special Education Teacher | 1 | $59,336 |
| FUTURE PROMISE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC | TEACHER | 1 | $56,000 |
| Griffin-Spalding County School System | Special Education Teacher | 1 | $63,052 |
| GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | Special Education Teacher, Resource Interrelated | 1 | $67,348 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER at SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM$59,570SavannahWage Level IIDecided Sep 12, 2025I-200-25248-289664
- Special Education Teacher at Global Teachers Solutions LLC$59,336AthensWage Level IIDecided Aug 7, 2025I-200-25212-211484
- Teacher, Special Education Interrelated at GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS$64,276LoganvilleWage Level IDecided Jun 9, 2025I-200-25153-040844
- TEACHER at FUTURE PROMISE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC$56,000COVINGTONWage Level IDecided Jun 5, 2025I-200-25150-033045
- TEACHER at EDU INFOTECH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC$56,000HAMPTONWage Level IDecided Jun 5, 2025I-200-25149-029324
- Teacher, Special Education Interrelated at GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS$64,276NorcrossWage Level IDecided May 23, 2025I-200-25136-984561
- Special Education Teacher at Griffin-Spalding County School System$63,052GriffinWage Level IDecided May 21, 2025I-200-25134-977662
- Special Education Teacher at Dougherty County School District$65,170AlbanyWage Level IIIDecided May 20, 2025I-200-25133-969448
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Special Education Teachers pay by experience level in Georgia
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Special Education Teachers specialties in Georgia
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 29 certified offers. The most common variant is TEACHER at a median of $56,500.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEACHER | EDU INFOTECH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC | 14 | $56,500 |
| Special Education Teacher | Dougherty County School District | 9 | $65,170 |
| HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER | SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | 6 | $66,088 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Special Education Teachers in Georgia, by industry
Median offered wage across 30 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $64,276.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | 29 | $64,276 |
| Professional services | Global Teachers Solutions LLC | 1 | $59,336 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Georgia over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Speech Clarity
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
- 02
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- 03
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- 04
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- 05
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- 06
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- 07
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- 08
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-1.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Declining
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Special Education Teachers in Georgia?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Special Education Teachers in Georgia is $71,050.
- How does Georgia compare to the national median for Special Education Teachers?
- The Georgia median is -3.0% versus the BLS national figure of $73,212.
- What is the salary range for Special Education Teachers in Georgia?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $50,320 and the 90th-percentile at $95,250, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Special Education Teachers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -1.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Special Education Teachers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.