How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Virginia?
$75,580a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Virginia. That is $36.34 an hour or $6,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.34
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,710Median: $75,580Highest 10%: $101,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,710 | $25.34 | |
| 25th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| Median | $75,580 | $36.34 | |
| 75th | $85,530 | $41.12 | |
| 90th | $101,800 | $48.92 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $81,120 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $77,940 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $76,390 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $74,190 |
| Roanoke, VA | $65,520 |
| Richmond, VA | $63,620 |
| Kingsport, TN | $61,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 17. Michigan | $77,400 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $76,320 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $75,760 |
| 20. Virginia | $75,580 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $74,310 |
| 22. Colorado | $72,750 |
| 23. Utah | $72,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $36.34 ($75,580 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $75,580 against $66,270 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Virginia rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $81,120 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.