Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $81,760 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $69,800
90th percentile $133,370
Employed locally 130
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,800
    25th
    $80,070
    50th (median)
    $81,760
    75th
    $104,800
    90th
    $133,370

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 127% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $81,240
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $76,740
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $73,950
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $73,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,490

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,940
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,600
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,510
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Blacksburg, VA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Blacksburg, VA is 13.4% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $69,800 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,070.