The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC is $36,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,660.
Pay spans roughly $28,840 at the 10th percentile to $49,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.46 per hour. An estimated 1,820 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.
| Median (annual) | $36,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.46 |
| 10th percentile | $28,840 |
| 90th percentile | $49,720 |
| Employment | 1,820 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.