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How much does a special education teacher make in Blacksburg?

$59,460a year

Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.

Hourly
$28.59
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
248 of 335
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,330Median: $59,460Highest 10%: $94,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,330$23.24
25th$49,900$23.99
Median$59,460$28.59
75th$78,040$37.52
90th$94,260$45.32

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for special education teachers.

Washington, DC$79,880
Virginia Beach, VA$78,330
Harrisonburg, VA$76,940
Roanoke, VA$63,160
Richmond, VA$62,310
Charlottesville, VA$61,590
Lynchburg, VA$57,940
Kingsport, TN$55,380
Special Education Teacher salary in Virginia Special Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

Career/Technical Education Teacher$76,390
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$66,710
Middle School Teacher$62,700
Secondary School Teacher$60,880
Elementary School Teacher$60,600
Special Education Teacher$59,440
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$58,310
Farm and Home Management Educator$51,670
Kindergarten Teacher$51,390
Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,760
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Blacksburg?

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).

Do special education teachers make more in Blacksburg than the national average?

No: $59,460 against $65,120 nationally, 9% less.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $67,740, so Blacksburg pays 12% less.

Where does Blacksburg rank for special education teacher pay?

248 of 335 metro areas with data.

How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Blacksburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,260 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.