How much does a special education teacher make in Virginia?
$63,820a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Virginia. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,360Median: $63,820Highest 10%: $100,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| 25th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| Median | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $81,810 | $39.33 | |
| 90th | $100,000 | $48.08 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $77,050 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,620 |
| Staunton, VA | $70,690 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $61,130 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,880 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,560 |
| Roanoke, VA | $57,990 |
| Kingsport, TN | $50,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 22. Colorado | $66,130 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $65,840 |
| 24. Montana | $63,960 |
| 25. Virginia | $63,820 |
| 26. Minnesota | $63,630 |
| 27. Iowa | $63,590 |
| 28. Nebraska | $63,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $30.68 ($63,820 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $63,820 against $66,810 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Virginia rank for special education teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays special education teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $77,050 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.