Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Virginia
$75,200avg. a year
Annual salary · 6,380 employed
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Virginia earn an average of $75,200 a year. That is $2,060 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $88,830.
$68,400Median pay
$75,200Average yearly
+0%Avg. pay since 2021
#17Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
13,930 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$88,830
a year
2850 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$75,090
a year
360 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$68,810
a year
440 jobs
Harrisonburg, VA
$66,830
a year
5100 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$65,070
a year
6150 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$64,880
a year
71,210 jobs
Richmond, VA
$62,700
a year
880 jobs
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
$62,050
a year
9180 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$61,080
a year
10110 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$58,440
a year
11130 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$57,890
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia special education teachers, secondary school 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 | $77,260 | – |
| Virginia | $75,200 | – |
| District of Columbia | $101,340 | – |
| Maryland | $89,120 | – |
| Tennessee | $61,990 | – |
| Kentucky | $60,910 | – |
| West Virginia | $56,350 | – |
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, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72,890
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,850
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Virginia?
The average is $75,200 a year, and the median is $68,400. That is $2,060 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($88,830), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($75,090). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Lynchburg, VA ($57,890).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #17 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 25-2058. 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 special education teachers, secondary school 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.