Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $61,030 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,640
90th percentile $77,400
Employed locally 620
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,640
    25th
    $52,320
    50th (median)
    $61,030
    75th
    $73,590
    90th
    $77,400

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 90% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,590
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $93,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,250
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $82,500
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Corvallis, OR $77,470

    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
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,310
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,690
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Roanoke, VA is 3.1% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Roanoke?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,640 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,320.