Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk

In Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk (VA), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $78,330 a year. About 1,750 people work in this job there.

$78,330Median yearly pay

$61,000–$86,600Middle half of workers, yearly

1,750People in this job in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk (VA)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 16% higher than the Virginia median ($67,740).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk (VA)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$58,740
25% of workers	$61,000
Half of workers (median)	$78,330
75% of workers	$86,600
90% of workers	$101,120

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk (this page)	$78,330	1,750
Harrisonburg	$76,940	60
Roanoke	$63,160	290
Richmond	$62,310	910
Charlottesville	$61,590	170
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford	$59,460	110
Lynchburg	$57,940	150

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk (VA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,380
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$76,790
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,300
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,330

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