The average salary for a preschool teacher in Virginia is around $37,140 per year.
Avg Salary
Preschool teachers earn an average yearly salary of $37,140.
Wages typically start from $30,290 and go up to $60,710.
44% below national average Updated in 2025
Preschool teacher earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$29.19 per hour
$60,710 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$21.71 per hour
$45,150 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$17.86 per hour
$37,140 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$16.66 per hour
$34,660 per year
10th percentile
Starting level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$14.56 per hour
$30,290 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Preschool teacher salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $62,150 |
| Vermont | $49,730 |
| Hawaii | $48,780 |
| New Jersey | $48,220 |
| Kansas | $47,750 |
| California | $47,400 |
| Nebraska | $47,040 |
| New York | $46,520 |
| Alaska | $46,130 |
| Massachusetts | $45,890 |
| Connecticut | $45,740 |
| Washington | $45,660 |
| Colorado | $45,500 |
| Oregon | $45,140 |
| Maryland | $44,600 |
| South Dakota | $44,500 |
| New Mexico | $44,070 |
| Georgia | $43,920 |
| Maine | $43,890 |
| Minnesota | $43,430 |
| Illinois | $40,910 |
| North Dakota | $39,720 |
| New Hampshire | $39,350 |
| Nevada | $38,870 |
| Louisiana | $38,020 |
| Virginia | $37,140 |
| Michigan | $37,110 |
| Rhode Island | $36,830 |
| Indiana | $36,650 |
| Montana | $36,540 |
| Delaware | $36,360 |
| Arizona | $36,300 |
| Mississippi | $36,250 |
| Wisconsin | $36,160 |
| Missouri | $36,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,050 |
| Florida | $35,860 |
| North Carolina | $35,710 |
| Ohio | $35,180 |
| Utah | $35,010 |
| South Carolina | $34,500 |
| Tennessee | $34,280 |
| Arkansas | $34,190 |
| Texas | $33,860 |
| Iowa | $33,830 |
| Idaho | $32,800 |
| West Virginia | $32,480 |
| Oklahoma | $31,790 |
| Wyoming | $29,930 |
| Kentucky | $29,780 |
| Alabama | $28,310 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $27,100 |
| Guam | $24,610 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,060 |
How do preschool teacher salaries compare to similar careers?
Preschool teachers earn 14% less than similar careers in Virginia. On average, they make less than kindergarten teachers but more than childcare workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten teacher salary | $64K |
| Teacher salary | $61K |
| Childcare program administrator salary | $53K |
| Clergy salary | $55K |
| Graduate teaching assistant salary | $50K |
| Preschool teacher salary | $37K |
| Teacher assistant salary | $39K |
| Library assistant salary | $38K |
| Nanny salary | $34K |
| Childcare worker salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)