How much does a teacher and instructor make in Virginia Beach?
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $39.68 an hour or $6,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.68
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| 25th | $60,010 | $28.85 | |
| Median | $82,530 | $39.68 | |
| 75th | $97,530 | $46.89 | |
| 90th | $116,900 | $56.21 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Washington, DC | $97,920 |
| Richmond, VA | $82,370 |
| Roanoke, VA | $55,880 |
Related jobs in Virginia Beach
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $129,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $127,500 |
| Atmospheric | $125,300 |
| Business Teacher | $103,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Political Science Teacher | $99,380 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,470 |
| Engineering Teacher | $86,070 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $85,300 |
| History Teacher | $84,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Virginia Beach?
The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $39.68 ($82,530 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Virginia Beach than the national average?
Yes: $82,530 against $66,140 nationally, 25% more.
How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $85,280, so Virginia Beach pays 3% less.
Where does Virginia Beach rank for teacher and instructor pay?
33 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,900 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.