Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Georgia

Engineering teachers, postsecondary in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $152,520 a year) and the least in Athens ($132,730), across the 2 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the engineering teachers, postsecondary average at $144,280 and the median at $131,260 for 700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,520.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$152,520
Athens$132,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$152,520	$132,210	$131,260	$108,651	100
Athens	$132,730	$134,370	$104,660	$96,112	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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