How much does a secondary school teacher make in Virginia?
$72,170a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Virginia. That is $34.70 an hour or $6,014 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,900Median: $72,170Highest 10%: $107,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,900 | $23.99 | |
| 25th | $60,250 | $28.97 | |
| Median | $72,170 | $34.70 | |
| 75th | $83,820 | $40.30 | |
| 90th | $107,900 | $51.89 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $80,300 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $78,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,790 |
| Staunton, VA | $72,990 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $63,200 |
| Richmond, VA | $62,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $61,990 |
| Roanoke, VA | $61,760 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $60,880 |
| Winchester, VA | $60,590 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 21. Georgia | $75,480 |
| 22. Hawaii | $74,310 |
| 23. Colorado | $72,900 |
| 24. Virginia | $72,170 |
| 25. Michigan | $66,030 |
| 26. Nevada | $65,520 |
| 27. Maine | $64,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $34.70 ($72,170 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $72,170 against $72,040 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Virginia rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays secondary school teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $80,300 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.