Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Virginia earn a median salary of $57,808 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.9% vs the national median of $69,590. An estimated 4,490 special education teachers, secondary school are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $49,490 to $73,430 depending on location.
$57,808
Avg median salary in Virginia
$73,430
Highest paying metro
$49,490
Lowest paying metro
4,490
Employed in Virginia
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VA | $73,430 | $57,920 | $73,430 | 40 |
| Staunton, VA | $65,280 | $50,630 | $79,730 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $62,850 | $58,450 | $78,740 | 910 |
| Roanoke, VA | $61,470 | $47,500 | $65,370 | 170 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $59,970 | $58,600 | $76,120 | 100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $59,080 | $53,170 | $62,380 | 130 |
| Richmond, VA | $58,850 | $48,640 | $62,810 | 1,250 |
| Northeast Virginia | $57,910 | $49,450 | $58,860 | 130 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $57,760 | $48,260 | $74,850 | 70 |
| Northern West Virginia | $55,600 | $49,780 | $57,770 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $55,600 | $48,020 | $59,560 | 810 |
| Northwest Virginia | $53,260 | $50,170 | $59,870 | 140 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $51,890 | $47,890 | $75,090 | 70 |
| Southern West Virginia | $51,860 | $45,140 | $59,010 | 100 |
| Southwest Virginia | $50,620 | $46,840 | $60,260 | 180 |
| Southside Virginia | $49,490 | $48,370 | $59,110 | 170 |