Elementary School Teacher Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median elementary school teacher in the Richmond area earns $61,290 a year, 4% below the U.S. median ($63,970) and 6% below the Virginia median ($65,550). Half of the 5,270 elementary school teachers there earn between $53,840 and $64,800.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,180 | $49,770 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $53,840 | $60,120 | $57,710 |
| Median | $61,290 | $65,550 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $64,800 | $82,350 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $82,980 | $100,290 | $104,340 |
| Average | $63,780 | $71,540 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 5,270 | 37,880 | 1,388,390 |
Richmond, VA ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $63,380
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
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Similar jobs in Richmond, VA
- Middle School Teacher: $61,350
- High School Teacher: $62,000
- Preschool Teacher: $35,980
- Teaching Assistant: $37,050
- Substitute Teacher: $35,230
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.