How much does a substitute teacher make in Virginia?
$39,020a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Virginia. That is $18.76 an hour or $3,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.76
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 24,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,670Median: $39,020Highest 10%: $53,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,670 | $13.30 | |
| 25th | $32,270 | $15.51 | |
| Median | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| 75th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 90th | $53,540 | $25.74 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $46,470 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,800 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $37,870 |
| Roanoke, VA | $36,670 |
| Winchester, VA | $35,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $35,230 |
| Kingsport, TN | $30,760 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $29,240 |
| Staunton, VA | $28,750 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $27,720 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $27,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 16. Massachusetts | $41,350 |
| 17. Michigan | $39,500 |
| 18. Illinois | $39,410 |
| 19. Virginia | $39,020 |
| 20. Georgia | $38,870 |
| 21. Arizona | $38,500 |
| 22. Connecticut | $38,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $18.76 ($39,020 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $39,020 against $41,670 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Virginia rank for substitute teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays substitute teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $46,470 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.