Preschool Teacher Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Virginia
$37,140
$17.86 an hour
10th percentile
$30,290
90th percentile
$60,710
Jobs (wage & salary)
13,570
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Virginia was $37,140 in May 2025, $1,000 (3%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $34,660 (25th percentile) and $45,150 (75th percentile).
Virginia ranks 26 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,290 | $14.56 |
| 25th | $34,660 | $16.66 |
| 50th (median) | $37,140 | $17.86 |
| 75th | $45,150 | $21.71 |
| 90th | $60,710 | $29.19 |
| Mean (average) | $42,490 | $20.43 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Virginia, BLS OEWS May 2025.