Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Virginia
$71,540avg. a year
Annual salary · 37,880 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Virginia earn an average of $71,540 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $84,370.
$65,550Median pay
$71,540Average yearly
-1%Avg. pay since 2020
#19Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
130,940 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$84,370
a year
27,130 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$72,010
a year
3660 jobs
Harrisonburg, VA
$71,260
a year
4560 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$67,840
a year
5730 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$66,270
a year
61,040 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$65,510
a year
75,270 jobs
Richmond, VA
$63,780
a year
81,450 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$62,830
a year
9630 jobs
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
$62,450
a year
101,110 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$57,400
a year
111,080 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$56,300
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Virginia | $71,540 | – |
| District of Columbia | $93,910 | – |
| Maryland | $80,090 | – |
| Kentucky | $59,870 | – |
| Tennessee | $59,850 | – |
| West Virginia | $54,890 | – |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,060
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69,870
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42,490
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72,890
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,200
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,850
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Virginia?
The average is $71,540 a year, and the median is $65,550. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($84,370), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($72,010). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Lynchburg, VA ($56,300).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #19 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.