Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $60,960 -6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,670
90th percentile $74,310
Employed locally 390
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,670
    25th
    $52,810
    50th (median)
    $60,960
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $74,310

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $80,680
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,840
    Pennsylvania $77,610

    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, Middle School make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Richmond, VA is 6% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Richmond?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $52,670 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,810.