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How much does a special education teacher make in Roanoke?

$63,160a year

Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Roanoke, VA metro area. That is $30.37 an hour or $5,263 a month.

Hourly
$30.37
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
146 of 335
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,920Median: $63,160Highest 10%: $75,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,920$22.56
25th$54,930$26.41
Median$63,160$30.37
75th$63,790$30.67
90th$75,800$36.44

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for special education teachers.

Washington, DC$79,880
Virginia Beach, VA$78,330
Harrisonburg, VA$76,940
Richmond, VA$62,310
Charlottesville, VA$61,590
Blacksburg, VA$59,460
Lynchburg, VA$57,940
Kingsport, TN$55,380
Special Education Teacher salary in Virginia Special Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Roanoke

Same field, median yearly pay.

Health Specialties Teacher$92,900
Instructional Coordinator$84,010
Business Teacher$77,410
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$69,210
Career/Technical Education Teacher$65,520
Mathematical Science Teacher$63,410
Biological Science Teacher$62,160
Elementary School Teacher$62,010
Secondary School Teacher$61,760
Middle School Teacher$61,530
Salaries for every job in Roanoke, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Roanoke, VA metro area is $30.37 ($63,160 a year).

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

No: $63,160 against $65,120 nationally, 3% less.

How does Roanoke compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $67,740, so Roanoke pays 7% less.

Where does Roanoke rank for special education teacher pay?

146 of 335 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,800 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.