SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Roanoke
Roanoke, VA · 5 metro areas compared
In Roanoke, VA the median wage is $57,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Roanoke, VA the median wage is $57,990. That is 13.2% lower than the national median of $66,810. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $54,570 and $64,770. The lowest tenth earn under $51,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $79,200.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.01 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Virginia Beach leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 173rd of 388 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,180 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $54,570 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $57,990 | −13.2% |
| 75th | $64,770 | −3.1% |
| 90th | $79,200 | +18.5% |
| Mean | $62,290 | −6.8% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach | $76,620 | 860 | |
| 2 | Staunton | $70,690 | 70 | |
| 3 | Charlottesville | $61,130 | 70 | |
| 4 | Lynchburg | $60,880 | 50 | |
| 5 | Richmond | $60,560 | 390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Roanoke sit close to the national average, so $57,990 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$57,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,359US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,990 a year, 13.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,180 to $79,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Virginia Beach, at $76,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Roanoke, VA?
The median annual wage is $57,990, 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 $66,810, so pay in Roanoke, VA is 13.2% lower. 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 Roanoke, VA earns more than $79,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,180 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 $76,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Roanoke, 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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