Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,910 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,170
90th percentile $69,950
Employed locally 130
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,170
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $57,910
    75th
    $58,860
    90th
    $69,950

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,400
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northeast Virginia is 16.8% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,170 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.