How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Virginia?
$63,920a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Virginia. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,850Median: $63,920Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| 25th | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| Median | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $82,510 | $39.67 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.52 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,580 |
| Washington, DC | $77,200 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,300 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $60,150 |
| Kingsport, TN | $59,680 |
| Roanoke, VA | $59,390 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $51,390 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 16. Nevada | $64,930 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $64,430 |
| 18. Illinois | $64,020 |
| 19. Virginia | $63,920 |
| 20. Texas | $63,780 |
| 21. Michigan | $63,300 |
| 22. Vermont | $63,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $30.73 ($63,920 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $63,920 against $62,680 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $78,580 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.