How much does an elementary school teacher make in Virginia?
$65,550a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Virginia. That is $31.51 an hour or $5,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.51
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,770Median: $65,550Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| 25th | $60,120 | $28.90 | |
| Median | $65,550 | $31.51 | |
| 75th | $82,350 | $39.59 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.22 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $60,770 |
| Staunton, VA | $60,680 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $60,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $58,130 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $50,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 19. New Hampshire | $72,410 |
| 20. Georgia | $72,290 |
| 21. Hawaii | $71,410 |
| 22. Virginia | $65,550 |
| 23. Michigan | $65,110 |
| 24. Nevada | $65,040 |
| 25. Colorado | $63,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $31.51 ($65,550 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $65,550 against $63,970 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays elementary school teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,470 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.