How much does a middle school teacher make in Virginia?
$63,520a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Virginia. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,590Median: $63,520Highest 10%: $99,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 25th | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| Median | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $78,440 | $37.71 | |
| 90th | $99,370 | $47.77 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $77,350 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $76,830 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $65,300 |
| Staunton, VA | $64,560 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,800 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $62,700 |
| Roanoke, VA | $61,530 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,350 |
| Kingsport, TN | $60,600 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 23. Michigan | $63,790 |
| 24. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 25. Maine | $63,590 |
| 26. Virginia | $63,520 |
| 27. Texas | $63,390 |
| 28. Minnesota | $62,640 |
| 29. Nebraska | $62,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $30.54 ($63,520 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $63,520 against $64,370 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for middle school teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays middle school teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $77,350 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.