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

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

Median annual salary $61,020 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,140
90th percentile $75,560
Employed locally 860
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,140
    25th
    $52,710
    50th (median)
    $61,020
    75th
    $62,690
    90th
    $75,560

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 28% 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 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, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Richmond?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Richmond, VA is 3.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,140 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,710.