Substitute Teacher Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median substitute teacher in the Richmond area earns $35,230 a year, 15% below the U.S. median ($41,670) and 10% below the Virginia median ($39,020). Half of the 4,160 substitute teachers there earn between $35,230 and $41,620.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,140 | $27,670 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $35,230 | $32,270 | $34,170 |
| Median | $35,230 | $39,020 | $41,670 |
| 75th percentile | $41,620 | $45,800 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $42,630 | $53,540 | $65,790 |
| Average | $38,370 | $40,900 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 4,160 | 24,350 | 524,770 |
Richmond, VA ranks 37th for substitute teacher pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($72,330).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $45,800
- San Jose, CA: $72,330
- Portland, OR: $61,190
- San Francisco, CA: $60,790
- Riverside, CA: $60,780
- Seattle, WA: $60,070
- San Diego, CA: $59,860
- Sacramento, CA: $59,780
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Similar jobs in Richmond, VA
- Teaching Assistant: $37,050
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,290
- High School Teacher: $62,000
- Middle School Teacher: $61,350
- Preschool Teacher: $35,980
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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.