How much does a special education teacher make in Virginia?
$68,400a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Virginia. That is $32.88 an hour or $5,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.88
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,510Median: $68,400Highest 10%: $109,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 25th | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| Median | $68,400 | $32.88 | |
| 75th | $85,000 | $40.87 | |
| 90th | $109,100 | $52.45 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $85,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $77,500 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $72,410 |
| Staunton, VA | $65,280 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,920 |
| Kingsport, TN | $61,450 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,120 |
| Winchester, VA | $59,970 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $59,440 |
| Roanoke, VA | $58,530 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $56,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 19. Ohio | $76,180 |
| 20. Georgia | $74,150 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $69,560 |
| 22. Virginia | $68,400 |
| 23. Colorado | $67,240 |
| 24. Hawaii | $65,980 |
| 25. Texas | $64,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $32.88 ($68,400 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $68,400 against $74,260 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Virginia rank for special education teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays special education teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $85,000 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.