How much does an elementary school teacher make in Charlottesville?
$60,770a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $29.22 an hour or $5,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.22
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 237 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,490Median: $60,770Highest 10%: $77,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| Median | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| 75th | $75,790 | $36.44 | |
| 90th | $77,670 | $37.34 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Washington, DC | $79,470 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $77,340 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,380 |
| Roanoke, VA | $62,010 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,290 |
| Winchester, VA | $61,200 |
| Staunton, VA | $60,680 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $60,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $58,130 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $50,470 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,800 |
| Art | $104,600 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $84,430 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $81,180 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $74,190 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $63,200 |
| Special Education Teacher | $62,920 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,800 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $29.22 ($60,770 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $60,770 against $63,970 nationally, 5% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $65,550, so Charlottesville pays 7% less.
Where does Charlottesville rank for elementary school teacher pay?
237 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,670 or more.
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.