How much does an economics teacher make in Virginia?
$128,800a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Virginia. That is $61.92 an hour or $10,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.92
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,540Median: $128,800Highest 10%: $229,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| 25th | $83,740 | $40.26 | |
| Median | $128,800 | $61.92 | |
| 75th | $174,500 | $83.91 | |
| 90th | $229,500 | $110.32 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $155,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $129,500 |
| Richmond, VA | $128,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 10. Louisiana | $132,700 |
| 11. Nebraska | $131,000 |
| 12. Michigan | $129,400 |
| 13. Virginia | $128,800 |
| 14. Utah | $128,400 |
| 15. New York | $127,500 |
| 16. Maine | $126,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $61.92 ($128,800 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $128,800 against $123,900 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Virginia rank for economics teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 13 of 42 states.
Which city in Virginia pays economics teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $155,100 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.