How much does a special education teacher make in Virginia?
$67,740a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Virginia. That is $32.57 an hour or $5,645 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.57
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,830Median: $67,740Highest 10%: $101,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,830 | $24.44 | |
| 25th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $67,740 | $32.57 | |
| 75th | $82,150 | $39.50 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.62 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $59,460 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $57,940 |
| Kingsport, TN | $55,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 17. Ohio | $73,970 |
| 18. Georgia | $72,880 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $72,680 |
| 20. Virginia | $67,740 |
| 21. Minnesota | $67,620 |
| 22. Delaware | $65,990 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $65,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $32.57 ($67,740 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $67,740 against $65,120 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Virginia rank for special education teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays special education teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,880 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.