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How much does an english language and literature teacher make in Virginia?

$67,330a year

Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in Virginia. That is $32.37 an hour or $5,611 a month.

Hourly
$32.37
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among states
31 of 49
Jobs in the state
1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,250Median: $67,330Highest 10%: $135,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,250$20.79
25th$54,480$26.19
Median$67,330$32.37
75th$98,070$47.15
90th$135,700$65.25

Cities in Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$82,080
Harrisonburg, VA$79,840
Richmond, VA$65,870
Virginia Beach, VA$65,070
Roanoke, VA$60,680
Kingsport, TN$59,120
Salaries for every job in Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for english language and literature teachers.

28. Missouri$73,070
29. Colorado$72,910
30. Indiana$69,180
31. Virginia$67,330
32. New Mexico$66,450
33. Georgia$65,530
34. Ohio$65,140
English Language and Literature Teacher salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour in Virginia?

The median hourly pay in Virginia is $32.37 ($67,330 a year).

Do english language and literature teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?

No: $67,330 against $78,760 nationally, 15% less.

Where does Virginia rank for english language and literature teacher pay?

Virginia ranks 31 of 49 states.

Which city in Virginia pays english language and literature teachers the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $82,080 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.