Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $59,570 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,590
90th percentile $62,510
Employed locally 110
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,590
    25th
    $53,680
    50th (median)
    $59,570
    75th
    $61,970
    90th
    $62,510

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $79,420
    Vallejo, CA $75,140
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $72,190
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,060
    Savannah, GA $62,100

    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, Preschool make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Richmond, VA is 4.2% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $51,590 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,680.