How much does a teacher and instructor make in Richmond?
$82,370a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $39.60 an hour or $6,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.60
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $82,370Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| Median | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| 75th | $91,890 | $44.18 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.44 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Washington, DC | $97,920 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,530 |
| Roanoke, VA | $55,880 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $39.60 ($82,370 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $82,370 against $66,140 nationally, 25% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $85,280, so Richmond pays 3% less.
Where does Richmond rank for teacher and instructor pay?
34 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,900 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.