Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $45,580 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $83,790
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $45,580
    75th
    $73,940
    90th
    $83,790

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 54% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,720
    Vallejo, CA $85,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,550
    Valdosta, GA $78,990
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,440
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,040

    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 Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other 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 Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Richmond, VA is 32.4% below the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Richmond?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.