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Special Education Teacher Salary in Virginia (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $53,351/year ($4,446/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 20th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 7,440 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $67,740 a year — though pay ranges from $50,830 for newcomers to $101,120 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,440 Special Education Teacher jobs in Virginia (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $67,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,351 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $67,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,073 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,182 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$3,134 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,351 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,446 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Virginia?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Virginia is $67,740 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,060 and $82,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $67,740, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $53,351 per year ($4,446 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 7,440 Special Education Teacher jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.