salary$61,510 a yearmedian pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,170per year
Jobs in the area1,080people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Macon?
OK. Rent of $1,276 a month takes 24.9% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Macon, GA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area is $61,510 a year. Most earn between $46,300 and $76,170.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Macon?
Typical rent of $1,276 a month takes 24.9% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area.