Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,950 -8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,460
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,460
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $57,950
    75th
    $58,740
    90th
    $60,740

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,400
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Northeast Virginia is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northeast Virginia is 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,460 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.