Back to School: Teacher Salaries

Average salaries for public school teachers in Virginia and across the United States have remained stagnant for much of the last decade. When adjusted for inflation, teacher pay has actually declined in recent years, with Virginia consistently remaining below the national average.

Notes: Average annual salary for public school teachers, adjusted for inflation to January 2023 dollars using the CPI-U for all items.

Sources: Salary estimates from the National Education Association, CPI from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.