Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Virginia

Other postsecondary teachers in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $84,050 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($69,530), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other postsecondary teachers average at $102,560 and the median at $84,060 for 1,580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,630.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$84,050
Virginia Beach$69,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$84,050	$81,600	$49,240	$63,940	98
Virginia Beach	$69,530	$52,070	$43,490	$54,560	98

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

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other states

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 25-1199.
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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