History Teachers Salary in Virginia
History Teachers in Virginia earn a median of $85,910 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,110; the top 10% earn over $160,860. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,430 median in Virginia
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$78,120 median in Virginia
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$94,260 median in Virginia
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$85,960 median in Virginia
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$85,310 median in Virginia
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$67,330 median in Virginia
History Teachers pay in Virginia
How much do history teachers make in Virginia?
The median is $85,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,110 and the top 10% earn over $160,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.