Teachers and Instructors, All Other pay in Virginia
$89,460avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,020 employed
Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Virginia earn an average of $89,460 a year. That is $15,580 (21%) more than the U.S. average of $73,880. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $98,170.
$85,280Median pay
$89,460Average yearly
+22%Avg. pay since 2021
#5Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for teachers and instructors, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
13,730 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$98,170
a year
2790 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$84,100
a year
3610 jobs
Richmond, VA
$77,600
a year
440 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$76,190
a year
530 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$73,800
a year
670 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$58,370
a year
740 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$55,410
a year
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Teachers and Instructors, All Other pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia teachers and instructors, all other 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 | $73,880 | – |
| Virginia | $89,460 | – |
| District of Columbia | $96,780 | – |
| Maryland | $93,100 | – |
| West Virginia | $62,390 | – |
| Kentucky | $59,060 | – |
| North Carolina | $58,610 | – |
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Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do teachers and instructors, all other make in Virginia?
The average is $89,460 a year, and the median is $85,280. That is $15,580 (21%) more than the U.S. average of $73,880.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($98,170), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($84,100). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($55,410).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #5 of 50 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 25-3099. 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 teachers and instructors, all other 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.