How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Richmond?
$81,600a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $39.23 an hour or $6,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.23
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,300Median: $81,600Highest 10%: $133,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,300 | $19.86 | |
| 25th | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| Median | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 90th | $133,300 | $64.07 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Washington, DC | $99,240 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,070 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $39.23 ($81,600 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $81,600 against $77,640 nationally, 5% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $84,060, so Richmond pays 3% less.
Where does Richmond rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
43 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,300 or more.
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.