Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
- Middle 50%
- $61,000–$86,600
- vs U.S. median
- +20%
- Metro rank
- #36 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro earn a median of $78,330 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,750 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 16% above the VA statewide median of $67,740. It ranks #36 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,750 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other VA metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | $63,160 |
| Richmond, VA | $62,310 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $59,630 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,980 |
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RELATED JOBS IN VIRGINIA BEACH
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $63,380 · 7,130 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $76,790 · 5,520 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $65,300 · 3,790 jobs
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $36,330 · 1,980 jobs
Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $78,330 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,750 jobs pay between $61,000 and $86,600. The 10th percentile is $58,740 and the 90th is $101,120.
Is Virginia Beach a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 20% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 16% above the VA statewide median of $67,740. It ranks #36 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.