SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Virginia
Virginia · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Virginia is $63,920 per year, close to the national median of $62,680 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Virginia is $63,920 per year, close to the national median of $62,680 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,390 and $82,510. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,850 and the ninetieth at $100,930.
The area has 3,740 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Virginia ranks number 19th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Virginia Beach records the highest median at $78,580. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 332nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,850 | −22.1% |
| 25th | $59,390 | −5.2% |
| Median (50th) | $63,920 | +2.0% |
| 75th | $82,510 | +31.6% |
| 90th | $100,930 | +61.0% |
| Mean | $69,880 | +11.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach | $78,580 | 650 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $61,300 | 710 | |
| 3 | Harrisonburg | $60,150 | 30 | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $59,390 | 200 | |
| 5 | Blacksburg | $51,390 | 50 | |
| 6 | Lynchburg | $49,900 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $63,920 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$63,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,225US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,920 a year, 2.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,850 to $100,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,740 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 19th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Virginia Beach, at $78,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $63,920, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,680, so pay in Virginia is 2.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Virginia earns more than $100,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,850 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Virginia Beach, at $78,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,740 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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