Middle School Teacher Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median middle school teacher in the Richmond area earns $61,350 a year, 5% below the U.S. median ($64,370) and 3% below the Virginia median ($63,520). Half of the 2,760 middle school teachers there earn between $57,400 and $73,930.
Median $61,350
10th: $51,53090th: $80,640
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,530 | $50,590 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $57,400 | $59,850 | $58,530 |
| Median | $61,350 | $63,520 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $73,930 | $78,440 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $80,640 | $99,370 | $102,540 |
| Average | $65,160 | $69,870 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 2,760 | 18,290 | 620,090 |
Richmond, VA ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- Virginia Beach, VA: $65,300
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
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Similar jobs in Richmond, VA
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,290
- 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.