Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Richmond
$63,780avg. a year
Annual salary · 5,270 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Richmond, VA metro area earn an average of $63,780 a year. That is $7,760 (11%) less than the Virginia average of $71,540. The U.S. average is $72,650.
$61,290Median pay
$63,780Average yearly
-11%vs. Virginia average
5,270Jobs in this metro
Other Virginia metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education in other Virginia metro areas. Swipe to see all 10.
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
71,450 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$62,830
a year
8630 jobs
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
$62,450
a year
91,110 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$57,400
a year
101,080 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$56,300
a year
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How Richmond compares
Pay range: metro vs. state vs. U.S.
Annual wage percentiles, May 2025
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Related jobs in Richmond
| Job | Avg. pay in this metro |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $66,610 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $65,160 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $38,980 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $62,230 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $62,700 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $68,340 |
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Richmond?
The average is $63,780 a year, and the median is $61,290. About 5,270 people work in this job in the metro area.
Is that more than the Virginia average?
That is $7,760 (11%) less than the Virginia average of $71,540.
Is this job common in Richmond?
It makes up 8.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the metro area, 0.89 times the national share.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 25-2021. Metro area: Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (BLS area code 40060). Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.