How much does a Reading Specialist make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reading Specialist in Atlanta, GA is $42,114. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $34,509 to a high of $53,209, with most professionals earning between $38,133 and $47,921.

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Reading Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $34,509 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $38,133 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $42,114 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $47,921 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $53,209 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
25% $38,133 10% $34,509 90% $53,209 75% $47,921 $42,114 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reading Specialist ?

Reading Specialist Certification is required to serve as a reading specialist in elementary and high schools. Reading specialists are professionals who aim to improve reading achievement in their district or school by serving as teachers, coaches, or leaders of school reading programs. The reading specialist is authorized to teach reading and to provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers. The reading specialist also supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meet...

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  1. This Job:

    Reading Specialist


    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Child Caregiver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reading Specialist in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Reading Specialist ranges from $38,133 to $47,921 with the average base salary of $42,114. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,133 to $47,921 with the average total cash compensation of $42,114.

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