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

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

Median annual salary $58,900 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,710
90th percentile $75,200
Employed locally 160
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,710
    25th
    $53,200
    50th (median)
    $58,900
    75th
    $62,500
    90th
    $75,200

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,610
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Virginia is 6.5% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,710 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,200.