High School Teacher Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median high school teacher in the Richmond area earns $62,000 a year, 14% below the U.S. median ($72,040) and 14% below the Virginia median ($72,170). Half of the 4,420 high school teachers there earn between $54,110 and $75,680.
Median $62,000
10th: $50,49090th: $80,750
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,490 | $49,900 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $54,110 | $60,250 | $59,980 |
| Median | $62,000 | $72,170 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $75,680 | $83,820 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $80,750 | $107,930 | $107,600 |
| Average | $66,610 | $75,060 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 4,420 | 31,100 | 1,065,210 |
Richmond, VA ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- Virginia Beach, VA: $76,790
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- New York, NY: $100,800
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Similar jobs in Richmond, VA
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,290
- Middle School Teacher: $61,350
- 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.