How much does an education teacher make in Virginia?
$77,060a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Virginia. That is $37.05 an hour or $6,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.05
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,650Median: $77,060Highest 10%: $124,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,650 | $20.02 | |
| 25th | $54,380 | $26.14 | |
| Median | $77,060 | $37.05 | |
| 75th | $97,620 | $46.93 | |
| 90th | $124,300 | $59.77 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,970 |
| Washington, DC | $78,820 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $76,370 |
| Richmond, VA | $65,130 |
| Roanoke, VA | $59,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 14. New Jersey | $77,600 |
| 15. North Dakota | $77,540 |
| 16. Utah | $77,090 |
| 17. Virginia | $77,060 |
| 18. Maine | $77,050 |
| 19. Washington | $75,170 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $74,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $37.05 ($77,060 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $77,060 against $75,350 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for education teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays education teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $78,970 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.