How much does a history teacher make in Virginia?
$85,910a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Virginia. That is $41.30 an hour or $7,159 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.30
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,110Median: $85,910Highest 10%: $160,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $62,560 | $30.08 | |
| Median | $85,910 | $41.30 | |
| 75th | $114,300 | $54.97 | |
| 90th | $160,900 | $77.34 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $96,840 |
| Richmond, VA | $86,410 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $84,690 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $82,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 11. Maryland | $97,830 |
| 12. Arizona | $97,430 |
| 13. Minnesota | $92,970 |
| 14. Virginia | $85,910 |
| 15. District of Columbia | $85,550 |
| 16. Illinois | $83,940 |
| 17. Vermont | $83,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $41.30 ($85,910 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $85,910 against $83,820 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for history teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 14 of 45 states.
Which city in Virginia pays history teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $96,840 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.