Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Virginia

Education teachers, postsecondary in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $76,720 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($60,000), across the 4 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the education teachers, postsecondary average at $81,190 and the median at $77,060 for 1,630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,350.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$76,720
Virginia Beach$75,470
Harrisonburg$75,070
Roanoke$60,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$76,720	$65,130	$51,440	$59,205	98
Virginia Beach	$75,470	$78,970	$50,370	$58,398	98
Harrisonburg	$75,070	$76,370	$76,370	$58,139	95
Roanoke	$60,000	$59,290	$40,170	$47,754	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1081.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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