Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Virginia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Virginia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Virginia Median
$49,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#14 of 51
8,730 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Virginia?

Self-Enrichment Teachers in Virginia take home a median of $49,160 annually — roughly $23.63 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $46,800.

Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $29,780 while the top 10% make $102,120 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,210 and $76,350 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Virginia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,780$14.32
25th percentile (early career)$36,210$17.41
50th percentile (median)$49,160$23.63
75th percentile (experienced)$76,350$36.71
90th percentile (top earners)$102,120$49.10

How Virginia compares

Virginia ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Virginia

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Virginia pay ($49,160) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Virginia?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Virginia is $49,160 per year, or about $23.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,780 at the entry level to $102,120 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 5% more than the national median of $46,800. Virginia ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $49,160 a year. About 8,730 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.