Preschool Teacher Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median preschool teacher in the Richmond area earns $35,980 a year, 6% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 3% below the Virginia median ($37,140). Half of the 2,060 preschool teachers there earn between $31,030 and $40,410.
Median $35,980
10th: $30,29090th: $54,550
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,290 | $30,290 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $31,030 | $34,660 | $34,530 |
| Median | $35,980 | $37,140 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $40,410 | $45,150 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $54,550 | $60,710 | $61,390 |
| Average | $38,980 | $42,490 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 2,060 | 13,570 | 478,780 |
Richmond, VA ranks 37th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Virginia Beach, VA: $36,330
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
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Similar jobs in Richmond, VA
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,290
- High School Teacher: $62,000
- Middle School Teacher: $61,350
- 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.