Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Charlottesville, VA

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

Median annual salary $59,080 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $80,820
Employed locally 130
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $53,170
    50th (median)
    $59,080
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $80,820

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 65% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $97,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $86,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,570
    Pennsylvania $75,330

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,010
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,650
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,800
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,750
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Charlottesville?

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

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Charlottesville, VA is 15.1% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,170.