High School History Teacher Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a High School History Teacher make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a High School History Teacher in Richmond, VA is $58,740. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,098 to $71,647, with most professionals earning between $40,318 and $83,397.

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Develop and submit weekly and long range lesson plans containing standards, objectives, essential questions, assessments and lesson plans.

November 29, 2022

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

May 21, 2023

Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or other education-related experience.

August 24, 2022

Implementing common academic and behavioral procedures to ensure a structured, respectful, and achievement-oriented school.

November 06, 2022

Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state law, local board of education and community expectations.

May 01, 2023

Provide differentiated classroom instruction through the implementation of curriculum content, methods and materials, guided by the MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards, in accordance with copyright regulations.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for High School History Teacher in Richmond, VA

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What is the average salary for High School History Teacher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of High School History Teacher in Richmond, VA. The base salary for High School History Teacher ranges from $49,098 to $71,647 with the average base salary of $58,740. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,098 to $71,647 with the average total cash compensation of $58,740.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,740	$49,098 - $71,647
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$58,740	$49,098 - $71,647

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

High School History Teacher Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,258 - $73,340	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,258 - $73,340	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,776 - $69,718	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,776 - $69,718	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,486 - $69,295	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,513 - $69,335	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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