Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $53,260 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $71,230
Employed locally 140
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $50,170
    50th (median)
    $53,260
    75th
    $59,870
    90th
    $71,230

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,610
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northwest Virginia is 23.5% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,170.