Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Virginia
$128,850avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,450 employed
Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Virginia earn an average of $128,850 a year. That is $14,130 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $114,720. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $139,740.
$103,860Median pay
$128,850Average yearly
+17%Avg. pay since 2021
#10Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for business teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
11,590 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$139,740
a year
2480 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$127,490
a year
3120 jobs
Harrisonburg, VA
$117,760
a year
4400 jobs
Richmond, VA
$115,140
a year
560 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$78,280
a year
660 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$72,590
a year
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Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia business teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $114,720 | – |
| Virginia | $128,850 | – |
| District of Columbia | $144,980 | – |
| Maryland | $131,980 | – |
| West Virginia | $117,120 | – |
| Tennessee | $109,730 | – |
| North Carolina | $100,340 | – |
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- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$142,210
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60,480
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81,160
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82,420
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$102,560
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85,480
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do business teachers, postsecondary make in Virginia?
The average is $128,850 a year, and the median is $103,860. That is $14,130 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $114,720.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($139,740), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($127,490). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Lynchburg, VA ($72,590).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #10 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 25-1011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national business teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.