SOC 25-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Self-Enrichment Teachers — Staunton
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Staunton, VA is $53,640 per year, 14.6% above the national median of $46,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Staunton, VA is $53,640 per year, 14.6% above the national median of $46,800. Pay ranges from under $50,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $91,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,920 to $85,820.
The area has 310 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.1 of every thousand jobs. Charlottesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,370. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 107th of 208 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,920 | +8.8% |
| 25th | $50,920 | +8.8% |
| Median (50th) | $53,640 | +14.6% |
| 75th | $85,820 | +83.4% |
| 90th | $91,510 | +95.5% |
| Mean | $67,020 | +43.2% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlottesville | $56,370 | 300 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $45,280 | 1,440 | |
| 3 | Winchester | $43,730 | 90 | |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $43,480 | 1,320 | |
| 5 | Blacksburg | $37,760 | 110 | |
| 6 | Lynchburg | $36,400 | 120 | |
| 7 | Roanoke | $36,370 | 260 | |
| 8 | Harrisonburg | $33,470 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Staunton sit close to the national average, so $53,640 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$53,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,056US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,640 a year, 14.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,920 to $91,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlottesville, at $56,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Staunton, VA?
The median annual wage is $53,640, or $25.79 per hour, 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 $46,800, so pay in Staunton, VA is 14.6% 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 Staunton, VA earns more than $91,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,920 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 Charlottesville, at $56,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Staunton, VA. 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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