Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Lynchburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $51,890 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,570
90th percentile $94,480
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,570
    25th
    $47,890
    50th (median)
    $51,890
    75th
    $75,090
    90th
    $94,480

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 23% 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 Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Lynchburg, VA is 25.4% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,570 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,890.