Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $79,040 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,650
90th percentile $122,390
Employed locally 90
National median $84,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,650
    25th
    $63,450
    50th (median)
    $79,040
    75th
    $101,540
    90th
    $122,390

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 94% Median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,460
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $135,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,440
    California $113,070
    Vermont $107,220

    Nearby metros — Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $98,500
    Pennsylvania $95,660
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $77,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,070

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,810
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Richmond, VA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Richmond, VA is 6.2% below the national median of $84,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Richmond?

    Entry-level Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,650 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,450.