Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Blacksburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $59,370 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $91,090
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $59,370
    75th
    $74,570
    90th
    $91,090

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    Vallejo, CA $96,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,980
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,910
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $77,880

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Blacksburg, VA is 5.8% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.