What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers in Virginia?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in Virginia is $60,930.

How does Virginia compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?

The Virginia median is -10.3% versus the BLS national figure of $67,911.

What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in Virginia?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $48,360 and the 90th-percentile at $97,700, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Middle School Teachers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Middle School Teachers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Middle School Teachers Salary in Virginia

Median annual$60,930

Mean annual$66,720

Range (10th to 90th)$48,360 to $97,700

Virginia employment18,420

State vs national-10.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Virginia middle school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $52,870 and $76,050, with a median of $60,930.

Real disclosed salaries

Middle School Teachers in Virginia: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 75 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $46,800. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	62	$46,800
Level II — qualified	2	$71,769
Level III — experienced	1	$62,949
Level IV — fully competent	1	$100,361

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Middle School Teachers in Virginia. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
INCLUSIVENESS	TEACHER	16	$46,800
Southampton County Public Schools	TEACHER	13	$46,500
Portsmouth Public Schools	Middle School Teacher	12	$61,277
EDU INFOTECH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC	TEACHER	9	$46,300
Portsmouth City Public Schools	Teacher	6	$51,340
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER	5	$51,340
Manassas Park City Schools	Mathematics Teacher	3	$80,767
Westmoreland County School Board	Teacher	2	$46,900
Greensville County Public Schools	History Teacher (Middle School)	2	$51,270
Sussex County Public Schools	Math Teacher	2	$60,802

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Mathematics Teacher at Manassas Park City Schools
$61,241
Manassas ParkDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-382685
TEACHER at EDU INFOTECH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC
$46,300
COURTLANDDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-367563
TEACHER at INCLUSIVENESS
$46,300
CourtlandWage Level IDecided Sep 19, 2025I-200-25257-307494
Teacher at Portsmouth City Public Schools
$53,210
PortsmouthWage Level IDecided Sep 11, 2025I-200-25247-286379
TEACHER at INCLUSIVENESS
$46,300
CourtlandWage Level IDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25245-279600
TEACHER at EDU INFOTECH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC
$46,300
CourtlandWage Level IDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25245-279597
TEACHER at INCLUSIVENESS
$46,300
CourtlandWage Level IDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25245-279598
Teacher at Westmoreland County School Board
$47,450
MontrossWage Level IDecided Sep 3, 2025I-200-25238-268178

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Middle School Teachers pay by experience level in Virginia

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Middle School Teachers specialties in Virginia

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 62 certified offers. The most common variant is TEACHER at a median of $46,500.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
TEACHER	INCLUSIVENESS	48	$46,500
Middle School Teacher	Portsmouth Public Schools	14	$59,647

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Virginia over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Virginia2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

English Language
Knowledge
4.6 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
4.5 / 5
Instructing
Technical
4.1 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
02
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
03
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
04
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
05
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
06
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
07
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
08
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-2.0%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Top metros in Virginia

Metro-level salary data for middle school teachers in major Virginia metropolitan areas.

Virginia Beach$63,920
Richmond$59,360

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers in Virginia?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in Virginia is $60,930.
How does Virginia compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?: The Virginia median is -10.3% versus the BLS national figure of $67,911.
What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in Virginia?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $48,360 and the 90th-percentile at $97,700, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Middle School Teachers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Middle School Teachers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.