High School Teacher salary in Richmond, VA
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Richmond, VA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Petersburg, Stony Creek, Ashland, St. Petersburg, Amelia.
Also listed as: Secondary School Teacher, Math Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $51,976 |
| 25th | $53,444 |
| 50th (median) | $58,783 |
| 75th | $61,021 |
| 90th | $64,737 |
Cost of living
Richmond's median High School Teacher salary of $58,783 is worth about $60,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Richmond = 97.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Richmond, VA area earned a median of $62,000 in May 2025 (4,420 employed). The H-1B median here is $58,783, 5% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The School Board of the City of Petersburg | too few | 4 |
| Hanover County Public Schools | too few | 2 |
| Sussex County Public Schools | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.