Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Virginia Beach, VA-NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Median annual salary $77,880 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,610
90th percentile $97,330
Employed locally 1,660
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,610
    25th
    $58,740
    50th (median)
    $77,880
    75th
    $94,790
    90th
    $97,330

    Virginia Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,533 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 97% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 3% 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
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $77,370

    Related occupations in Virginia Beach, VA-NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,920
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Virginia Beach, VA-NC is 23.6% above 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 Virginia Beach?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,610 per year in Virginia Beach, VA-NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,740.