Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Richmond
$61,290
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Richmond, VA. Middle half of wages roughly $53,840 to $64,800.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −4.2%
- US median
- $63,970
- Metro RPP
- 97.9
- Middle half
- $53,840 to $64,800
- OEWS employment
- 5,270
- SOC
- 25-2021
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Richmond pay a median $61,290 (May 2025), 4.2% below the US median of $63,970. At local prices (RPP 97.9), that median buys about what $62,605 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$61,290 in Richmond buys about what $62,605 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 97.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 99.1 vs all-items 97.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $61,290 | $53,840 to $64,800 | 97.9 |
| Virginia Beach | $63,380 | $60,300 to $82,350 | 97.9 |
| San Francisco | $101,860 | $78,460 to $122,120 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $48,220 | $46,890 to $59,060 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Richmond?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Richmond, VA is $61,290.
- How does Richmond pay compare to the US median for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
- Local median pay is 4.2% below the national OEWS median of $63,970.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Richmond is 97.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $61,290 has about the same purchasing power as $62,605 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.