Preschool Teacher Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median preschool teacher in the Virginia Beach area earns $36,330 a year, 5% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 2% below the Virginia median ($37,140). Half of the 1,980 preschool teachers there earn between $30,390 and $42,590.
Median $36,330
10th: $29,26090th: $61,810
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,260 | $30,290 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $30,390 | $34,660 | $34,530 |
| Median | $36,330 | $37,140 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $42,590 | $45,150 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $61,810 | $60,710 | $61,390 |
| Average | $41,340 | $42,490 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 1,980 | 13,570 | 478,780 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 30th 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
- Richmond, VA: $35,980
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA
- Elementary School Teacher: $63,380
- High School Teacher: $76,790
- Middle School Teacher: $65,300
- Teaching Assistant: $38,050
- Substitute Teacher: $45,800
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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.