Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $67,060 -7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,730
90th percentile $81,390
Employed locally 40
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,730
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $67,060
    75th
    $77,200
    90th
    $81,390

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 99% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% below 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $81,760
    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

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,310
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Roanoke, VA is 7% below 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,730 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.