Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Virginia
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Virginia earn an average of $72,890 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $84,540.
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Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Virginia | $72,890 | – |
| District of Columbia | $94,970 | – |
| Maryland | $83,370 | – |
| Tennessee | $63,380 | – |
| Kentucky | $58,580 | – |
| North Carolina | $57,160 | – |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$71,540
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,060
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69,870
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42,490
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,200
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,850
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Virginia?
The average is $72,890 a year, and the median is $67,740. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($84,540), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($77,500). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($57,100).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #16 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.