Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Georgia

In Georgia we have BLS pay data for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in Atlanta only, where the average is $91,860 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary average at $79,170 and the median at $77,570 for 280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $92,040.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$91,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$91,860	$82,960	$64,220	$69,618	100

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

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Philosophy and Religion 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 25-1126.
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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