What are the main factors that influence a 8th Grade Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for 8th Grade Teacher?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for 8th Grade Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A 8th Grade Teacher's salary?

A 8th Grade Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,212 for beginners, reaching about $164,300 at mid-level, and approach $237,649 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 8th Grade Teacher?

8th Grade Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 8th Grade Teacher roles are District of Columbia $64,327, California $64,083, Massachusetts $63,229. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 8th Grade Teacher roles make?

Salaries for 8th Grade Teacher level roles vary by specialization: 8th Grade History Teacher: $59,240; 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher: $57,717; 8th Grade English Teacher: $57,567; 8th Grade SS Teacher: $56,762; 8th Grade Science Teacher: $56,399.

8th Grade Teacher Salary in Virginia

How much does a 8th Grade Teacher make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 8th Grade Teacher in Virginia is $58,506 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a 8th Grade Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,540
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,739 to $69,516
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,578

10% $45,578

50% (Median) $58,506

90% $79,540

8th Grade Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,516	$5,793	$1,337	$33
Average	$58,506	$4,875	$1,125	$28
25th Percentile	$51,739	$4,312	$995	$25

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Key Factors That Influence 8th Grade Teacher Salaries

A 8th Grade Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 8th Grade Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 8th Grade Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,212
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,856
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $164,300
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $220,523
Expert (over 8 years): $237,649

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
8th Grade Teacher	less than 1 year	$56,212
Training Manager	1-2 years	$99,856
Training Senior Manager	2-4 years	$164,300
Training Director	5-8 years	$220,523
VP of Training	over 8 years	$237,649

How Do 8th Grade Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 8th Grade Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,327.
California: $64,083.
Massachusetts: $63,229.

District of Columbia $64,327 California $64,083 Massachusetts $63,229 Washington $62,997 New Jersey $62,973 Alaska $62,892 Connecticut $62,090 New York $61,765

Hawaii $60,725 Rhode Island $60,237 Maryland $59,906 Minnesota $59,453 Colorado $59,278 Illinois $59,220 Oregon $58,999 Delaware $58,837

New Hampshire $58,735 Virginia $58,506 Pennsylvania $57,837 Nevada $57,500 North Dakota $57,390 Michigan $57,216 Wisconsin $57,152 Vermont $57,024

Texas $56,670 Maine $56,646 Arizona $56,612 Ohio $56,571 Georgia $56,036 Indiana $55,769 Wyoming $55,717 Utah $55,636

Iowa $55,601 Kansas $55,322 Louisiana $55,240 North Carolina $55,211 Missouri $55,200 Florida $54,973 Montana $54,851 Nebraska $54,735

Kentucky $54,671 South Carolina $54,439 Tennessee $54,293 Idaho $54,235 New Mexico $53,811 Oklahoma $53,718 Alabama $53,375 South Dakota $52,800

Arkansas $52,487 West Virginia $52,318 Mississippi $51,813

Top Paying Cities for 8th Grade Teacher

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $53,805
Lambsburg: $53,920
Laurel Fork: $53,980

Ivanhoe, VA $53,805

Lambsburg, VA $53,920

Laurel Fork, VA $53,980

Marion, VA $53,525

Max Meadows, VA $53,891

Meadowview, VA $53,043

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $53,472

Rocky Gap, VA $53,502

Ruther Glen, VA $56,437

Sealston, VA $57,897

Sharps, VA $56,189

Spotsylvania, VA $56,965

Sparta, VA $56,666

Stafford, VA $59,569

Stratford, VA $57,288

Tappahannock, VA $56,537

Thornburg, VA $57,152

Unionville, VA $56,225

Village, VA $56,466

Warsaw, VA $56,666

Weems, VA $55,554

Sandy Point, VA $56,740

White Stone, VA $55,400

Wicomico Church, VA $55,803

Woodford, VA $56,919

Zacata, VA $57,111

Winchester, VA $56,843

Bentonville, VA $56,355

Berryville, VA $57,663

Boyce, VA $57,768

Brucetown, VA $56,881

Chester Gap, VA $57,431

Clear Brook, VA $56,595

Cross Junction, VA $54,759

Fishers Hill, VA $55,546

Flint Hill, VA $57,120

Front Royal, VA $57,153

Gore, VA $55,066

Hume, VA $57,892

Huntly, VA $57,216

Strasburg, VA $55,329

Linden, VA $58,033

Markham, VA $58,020

Maurertown, VA $54,577

Middletown, VA $56,410

Millwood, VA $57,665

Rileyville, VA $55,724

Earlysville, VA $54,908

Esmont, VA $54,400

Faber, VA $54,159

Fishersville, VA $54,663

Free Union, VA $54,817

Gordonsville, VA $55,391

Greenwood, VA $54,597

Ivy, VA $54,931

Keene, VA $54,619

Keswick, VA $55,039

Locust Dale, VA $55,640

Lovingston, VA $53,578

Lyndhurst, VA $53,981

Montpelier Station, VA $55,405

Nellysford, VA $54,044

North Garden, VA $54,566

Orange, VA $55,947

Palmyra, VA $55,063

Piney River, VA $53,328

Quinque, VA $55,048

Roseland, VA $53,533

Ruckersville, VA $55,025

Schuyler, VA $54,209

Shipman, VA $53,570

Somerset, VA $55,407

Stanardsville, VA $54,865

Troy, VA $55,124

Tyro, VA $53,679

Waynesboro, VA $54,746

White Hall, VA $54,844

Woodberry Forest, VA $55,622

Achilles, VA $54,776

Amelia Court House, VA $55,793

Ark, VA $55,125

Arvonia, VA $54,636

Ashland, VA $56,336

Aylett, VA $56,363

Barhamsville, VA $55,551

Beaumont, VA $55,780

Beaverdam, VA $56,331

Bena, VA $54,761

Bohannon, VA $54,985

Bremo Bluff, VA $54,991

Bruington, VA $56,250

Bumpass, VA $56,246

Cardinal, VA $55,009

Cartersville, VA $55,446

Charles City, VA $55,899

Christchurch, VA $55,443

Church View, VA $55,571

Cobbs Creek, VA $55,162

Columbia, VA $55,301

Crozier, VA $56,152

Cumberland, VA $54,994

Deltaville, VA $55,207

Diggs, VA $55,006

Redwood, VA $53,532

Rich Creek, VA $53,715

Ridgeway, VA $54,089

Riner, VA $53,710

Ripplemead, VA $53,570

Rocky Mount, VA $53,581

Salem, VA $53,319

Sandy Level, VA $53,695

Shawsville, VA $53,484

Spencer, VA $54,076

Staffordsville, VA $53,807

Stanleytown, VA $54,178

Stuart, VA $54,062

Thaxton, VA $53,420

Troutville, VA $53,399

Union Hall, VA $53,590

Vesta, VA $53,993

Villamont, VA $53,393

Vinton, VA $53,293

Wirtz, VA $53,425

Woolwine, VA $53,955

Bristol, VA $51,978

Abingdon, VA $52,749

Andover, VA $52,592

Appalachia, VA $52,592

Bee, VA $53,242

Ben Hur, VA $52,810

Big Stone Gap, VA $52,123

Birchleaf, VA $53,295

Blackwater, VA $52,188

Castlewood, VA $52,341

Cleveland, VA $52,976

Clinchco, VA $53,248

Clintwood, VA $53,187

Coeburn, VA $52,680

Damascus, VA $53,163

Dante, VA $52,979

Davenport, VA $53,346

Dryden, VA $52,294

Duffield, VA $51,852

Dungannon, VA $52,040

East Stone Gap, VA $52,233

Ewing, VA $53,478

Fort Blackmore, VA $51,707

Gate City, VA $51,354

Haysi, VA $53,553

Hiltons, VA $51,476

Honaker, VA $53,272

Jonesville, VA $52,939

Keokee, VA $52,449

Lebanon, VA $52,771

Mc Clure, VA $52,990

Mendota, VA $51,994

Nickelsville, VA $51,777

Nora, VA $52,850

Norton, VA $52,649

Pennington Gap, VA $52,436

Pound, VA $52,867

Rosedale, VA $53,213

Rose Hill, VA $53,384

Saint Charles, VA $52,744

Saint Paul, VA $52,675

Weber City, VA $51,197

Whitetop, VA $53,371

Wise, VA $52,790

Pulaski, VA $53,944

Atkins, VA $53,488

Austinville, VA $53,920

Barren Springs, VA $53,966

Bastian, VA $53,496

Bland, VA $53,621

Broadford, VA $53,440

Cana, VA $54,003

Ceres, VA $53,445

Chilhowie, VA $53,427

Cripple Creek, VA $53,668

Crockett, VA $53,655

Draper, VA $53,899

Dugspur, VA $53,938

Elk Creek, VA $53,631

Emory, VA $53,276

Fancy Gap, VA $53,956

Fries, VA $53,811

Galax, VA $53,898

Glade Spring, VA $53,170

Rural Retreat, VA $53,588

Saltville, VA $53,450

Speedwell, VA $53,622

Sugar Grove, VA $53,501

Tannersville, VA $53,408

Troutdale, VA $53,463

Willis, VA $53,910

Woodlawn, VA $53,931

Wytheville, VA $53,780

Staunton, VA $54,680

Augusta Springs, VA $54,449

Bacova, VA $54,193

Blue Grass, VA $54,214

Brownsburg, VA $53,891

Buena Vista, VA $53,449

Churchville, VA $54,832

Clifton Forge, VA $54,010

Covington, VA $53,717

Craigsville, VA $54,454

Crimora, VA $54,888

Deerfield, VA $54,497

Doe Hill, VA $54,451

Fairfield, VA $53,811

Fort Defiance, VA $54,928

Glen Wilton, VA $53,805

Goshen, VA $54,220

Greenville, VA $54,187

Grottoes, VA $54,939

Head Waters, VA $54,541

Hot Springs, VA $54,042

Iron Gate, VA $54,102

Lexington, VA $53,906

Low Moor, VA $53,976

Mc Dowell, VA $54,472

Middlebrook, VA $54,200

Millboro, VA $54,242

Mint Spring, VA $54,472

Montebello, VA $53,706

Monterey, VA $54,315

Mount Sidney, VA $54,953

Mustoe, VA $54,406

New Hope, VA $54,921

Port Republic, VA $54,909

Raphine, VA $53,956

Rockbridge Baths, VA $54,009

Selma, VA $54,029

Steeles Tavern, VA $54,067

Stuarts Draft, VA $54,269

Swoope, VA $54,583

Verona, VA $54,953

Vesuvius, VA $53,585

Warm Springs, VA $54,210

West Augusta, VA $54,616

Weyers Cave, VA $54,966

Williamsville, VA $54,503

Lynchburg, VA $52,649

Altavista, VA $53,149

Alton, VA $54,310

Amherst, VA $53,007

Appomattox, VA $53,102

Bedford, VA $53,427

Big Island, VA $53,134

Blairs, VA $54,297

Brookneal, VA $53,359

Buffalo Junction, VA $54,482

Callands, VA $54,035

Chatham, VA $54,079

Clifford, VA $53,088

Clover, VA $54,178

Cluster Springs, VA $54,479

Coleman Falls, VA $52,867

Concord, VA $52,722

Crystal Hill, VA $54,094

Danville, VA $54,340

Hillsville, VA $54,003

Carson, VA $56,083

Hiwassee, VA $53,826

Independence, VA $53,639

Annandale, VA $63,822

Burke, VA $63,224

Dumfries, VA $61,373

Dunn Loring, VA $63,904

Fairfax, VA $62,949

Fairfax Station, VA $62,778

Falls Church, VA $63,959

Fort Belvoir, VA $63,186

Great Falls, VA $62,951

Greenway, VA $63,958

Lorton, VA $62,829

Merrifield, VA $63,757

Mc Lean, VA $63,952

West Mclean, VA $63,958

Mount Vernon, VA $63,423

Newington, VA $63,277

Dry Fork, VA $54,192

Brooke, VA $59,137

Evington, VA $52,941

Forest, VA $52,838

Gladstone, VA $53,148

Gladys, VA $53,149

Glasgow, VA $53,489

Goode, VA $53,013

Gretna, VA $53,694

Halifax, VA $54,295

Howardsville, VA $54,207

Hurt, VA $53,393

Java, VA $54,017

Ararat, VA $53,990

Axton, VA $54,156

Bassett, VA $54,117

Belspring, VA $53,836

Bent Mountain, VA $53,380

Blacksburg, VA $53,582

Blue Ridge, VA $53,362

Boones Mill, VA $53,342

Buchanan, VA $53,542

Callaway, VA $53,481

Christiansburg, VA $53,588

Cascade, VA $54,109

Catawba, VA $53,450

Check, VA $53,564

Claudville, VA $53,958

Cloverdale, VA $53,262

Collinsville, VA $54,297

Copper Hill, VA $53,493

Critz, VA $54,044

Daleville, VA $53,317

Dublin, VA $53,865

Eagle Rock, VA $53,696

Eggleston, VA $53,757

Elliston, VA $53,439

Ferrum, VA $53,780

Fieldale, VA $54,220

Fincastle, VA $53,483

Floyd, VA $53,784

Glade Hill, VA $53,545

Glen Lyn, VA $53,585

Goodview, VA $53,356

Hardy, VA $53,334

Henry, VA $53,861

Huddleston, VA $53,532

Keeling, VA $54,243

Chester, VA $56,347

Chesterfield, VA $56,314

Church Road, VA $56,128

Colonial Heights, VA $56,370

Courtland, VA $55,016

Dendron, VA $55,181

Dewitt, VA $55,948

Dinwiddie, VA $56,101

Disputanta, VA $56,147

Dolphin, VA $55,333

Drewryville, VA $54,895

Ebony, VA $54,517

Elberon, VA $54,953

Emporia, VA $55,019

Ford, VA $55,997

Franklin, VA $54,847

Freeman, VA $55,321

Gasburg, VA $54,634

Hopewell, VA $56,254

Ivor, VA $54,935

Jarratt, VA $55,494

Lawrenceville, VA $55,128

Mc Kenney, VA $55,802

Meredithville, VA $55,049

Newsoms, VA $54,665

Prince George, VA $56,307

Rawlings, VA $55,587

Sedley, VA $55,089

Skippers, VA $54,799

Spring Grove, VA $55,479

Stony Creek, VA $55,799

Surry, VA $54,819

Sussex, VA $55,673

Sutherland, VA $56,260

Valentines, VA $54,685

Wakefield, VA $55,160

Warfield, VA $55,632

Waverly, VA $55,594

White Plains, VA $54,655

Wilsons, VA $55,831

Yale, VA $55,448

Zuni, VA $54,913

Claremont, VA $55,554

Farmville, VA $54,512

Baskerville, VA $54,422

Indian Valley, VA $53,863

Mc Coy, VA $53,746

Martinsville, VA $54,207

Meadows Of Dan, VA $54,007

Moneta, VA $53,444

Montvale, VA $53,443

Narrows, VA $53,747

Newbern, VA $53,794

New Castle, VA $53,486

Newport, VA $53,608

New River, VA $53,942

Oriskany, VA $53,590

Paint Bank, VA $53,506

Parrott, VA $53,772

Patrick Springs, VA $54,106

Pearisburg, VA $53,800

Pembroke, VA $53,799

Penhook, VA $53,723

Pilot, VA $53,607

Pittsville, VA $53,696

Radford, VA $53,882

Long Island, VA $53,351

Lowry, VA $53,113

Lynch Station, VA $53,357

Madison Heights, VA $52,650

Monroe, VA $52,913

Naruna, VA $53,190

Nathalie, VA $53,833

Natural Bridge, VA $53,658

Natural Bridge Station, VA $53,427

Nelson, VA $54,562

Norwood, VA $53,352

Ringgold, VA $54,263

Rustburg, VA $52,772

Scottsburg, VA $54,368

Scottsville, VA $54,662

South Boston, VA $54,416

Spout Spring, VA $52,869

Sutherlin, VA $54,268

Sweet Briar, VA $52,806

Vernon Hill, VA $54,204

Virgilina, VA $54,433

Wingina, VA $53,668

Amonate, VA $53,549

Bandy, VA $53,432

Big Rock, VA $53,722

Bishop, VA $53,437

Bluefield, VA $53,602

Boissevain, VA $53,471

Breaks, VA $53,635

Burkes Garden, VA $53,492

Cedar Bluff, VA $53,570

Doran, VA $53,790

Falls Mills, VA $53,471

Grundy, VA $53,812

Horsepen, VA $53,458

Hurley, VA $53,536

Jewell Ridge, VA $53,570

Keen Mountain, VA $53,779

Mavisdale, VA $53,575

Maxie, VA $53,733

North Tazewell, VA $53,562

Oakwood, VA $53,809

Pilgrims Knob, VA $53,663

Pocahontas, VA $53,488

Pounding Mill, VA $53,645

Raven, VA $53,765

Red Ash, VA $53,815

Richlands, VA $53,784

Rowe, VA $53,595

Shortt Gap, VA $53,715

Swords Creek, VA $53,579

Tazewell, VA $53,478

Vansant, VA $53,581

Whitewood, VA $53,587

Wolford, VA $53,596

Boydton, VA $54,539

Bracey, VA $54,679

Brodnax, VA $54,890

Buckingham, VA $53,929

Burkeville, VA $54,763

Charlotte Court House, VA $53,979

Chase City, VA $54,258

Clarksville, VA $54,636

Crewe, VA $55,112

Cullen, VA $53,818

Dillwyn, VA $54,467

Drakes Branch, VA $54,252

Dundas, VA $55,059

Evergreen, VA $53,154

Fort Mitchell, VA $54,252

Green Bay, VA $54,461

Hampden Sydney, VA $54,594

Kenbridge, VA $54,765

Keysville, VA $54,247

La Crosse, VA $54,595

Lunenburg, VA $54,350

Meherrin, VA $54,356

Nottoway, VA $55,028

Pamplin, VA $53,637

Phenix, VA $53,395

Prospect, VA $53,974

Randolph, VA $54,066

Red House, VA $53,239

Red Oak, VA $54,328

Rice, VA $54,833

Saxe, VA $54,210

Skipwith, VA $54,366

South Hill, VA $54,575

Victoria, VA $54,542

Wylliesburg, VA $54,279

Roanoke, VA $53,224

Wachapreague, VA $55,265

Wardtown, VA $55,157

Wattsville, VA $55,317

Willis Wharf, VA $55,249

Windsor, VA $54,778

Withams, VA $55,273

Norfolk, VA $54,497

Newport News, VA $54,619

Fort Eustis, VA $54,640

Hampton, VA $54,652

Fort Monroe, VA $54,622

Poquoson, VA $54,634

Yorktown, VA $54,699

Lackey, VA $54,721

Seaford, VA $54,655

Portsmouth, VA $54,512

Fort Lee, VA $56,368

Petersburg, VA $56,368

Virginia State University, VA $56,368

Alberta, VA $55,254

Ammon, VA $55,994

Blackstone, VA $55,520

Boykins, VA $54,730

Branchville, VA $54,600

Capron, VA $55,000

Round Hill, VA $59,095

Catharpin, VA $61,309

Delaplane, VA $58,477

Ashburn, VA $61,563

Chantilly, VA $62,211

Gainesville, VA $60,810

Hamilton, VA $59,891

Lincoln, VA $59,833

Sterling, VA $62,312

Haymarket, VA $60,752

Herndon, VA $62,541

Leesburg, VA $60,595

Lovettsville, VA $59,253

Nokesville, VA $60,885

Upperville, VA $58,670

Warrenton, VA $58,883

Reston, VA $62,901

Waterford, VA $59,792

The Plains, VA $59,961

Doswell, VA $56,355

Dutton, VA $55,150

Fork Union, VA $55,160

Foster, VA $54,973

Glen Allen, VA $56,483

Gloucester, VA $55,092

Gloucester Point, VA $54,758

Goochland, VA $55,866

Grimstead, VA $55,111

Gum Spring, VA $55,866

Gwynn, VA $55,110

Hadensville, VA $55,779

Hallieford, VA $55,094

Hanover, VA $56,366

Hardyville, VA $55,258

Hartfield, VA $55,277

Hayes, VA $54,793

Henrico, VA $56,524

Hudgins, VA $55,068

Jamaica, VA $55,756

Jamestown, VA $54,919

Jetersville, VA $55,153

Kents Store, VA $55,283

King And Queen Court House, VA $55,840

King William, VA $56,129

Lanexa, VA $55,753

Lightfoot, VA $55,188

Little Plymouth, VA $55,770

Locust Hill, VA $55,443

Louisa, VA $55,857

Macon, VA $55,921

Maidens, VA $56,079

Manakin Sabot, VA $56,263

Mannboro, VA $55,897

Manquin, VA $56,293

Maryus, VA $54,766

Mascot, VA $55,606

Mathews, VA $55,005

Burgess, VA $55,959

Accomac, VA $55,221

Assawoman, VA $55,243

Atlantic, VA $55,318

Battery Park, VA $54,626

Belle Haven, VA $55,189

Birdsnest, VA $55,085

Bloxom, VA $55,306

Cape Charles, VA $55,010

Capeville, VA $55,021

Carrollton, VA $54,620

Carrsville, VA $54,869

Cheriton, VA $55,015

Chesapeake, VA $54,640

Chincoteague Island, VA $55,353

Wallops Island, VA $55,312

Craddockville, VA $55,198

Davis Wharf, VA $55,186

Eastville, VA $55,036

Exmore, VA $55,165

Franktown, VA $55,104

Greenbackville, VA $55,479

Greenbush, VA $55,320

Hacksneck, VA $55,167

Hallwood, VA $55,291

Harborton, VA $55,302

Horntown, VA $55,385

Oak Hall, VA $55,271

Isle Of Wight, VA $54,743

Jamesville, VA $55,135

Jenkins Bridge, VA $55,300

Keller, VA $55,233

Locustville, VA $55,231

Machipongo, VA $55,077

Mappsville, VA $55,279

Marionville, VA $55,076

Mears, VA $55,250

Melfa, VA $55,240

Modest Town, VA $55,383

Nassawadox, VA $55,134

Nelsonia, VA $55,387

New Church, VA $55,367

Onancock, VA $55,287

Onley, VA $55,226

Oyster, VA $55,028

Painter, VA $55,200

Parksley, VA $55,317

Pungoteague, VA $55,223

Quinby, VA $55,078

Rescue, VA $54,623

Sanford, VA $55,376

Saxis, VA $55,385

Seaview, VA $55,016

Smithfield, VA $54,683

Suffolk, VA $54,658

Tangier, VA $55,522

Tasley, VA $55,344

Temperanceville, VA $55,291

Townsend, VA $55,027

Virginia Beach, VA $55,368

Dulles, VA $62,918

Aldie, VA $60,932

Amissville, VA $57,968

Arcola, VA $61,543

Manassas, VA $61,644

Marshall, VA $58,818

Middleburg, VA $59,899

Catlett, VA $60,181

Centreville, VA $61,893

Clifton, VA $62,414

Orlean, VA $58,288

Paeonian Springs, VA $60,178

Paris, VA $58,288

Philomont, VA $59,722

Purcellville, VA $59,279

Bluemont, VA $58,486

Bristow, VA $61,166

Broad Run, VA $60,078

Calverton, VA $59,941

Casanova, VA $60,042

Rectortown, VA $58,746

Mechanicsville, VA $56,411

Midlothian, VA $56,325

Millers Tavern, VA $56,404

Mineral, VA $56,201

Moon, VA $55,029

Moseley, VA $56,137

New Canton, VA $54,921

New Kent, VA $56,102

New Point, VA $54,891

Newtown, VA $56,577

Norge, VA $55,269

North, VA $55,077

Oilville, VA $56,151

Onemo, VA $54,960

Ordinary, VA $54,840

Port Haywood, VA $54,883

Powhatan, VA $55,965

Providence Forge, VA $56,006

Quinton, VA $56,293

Rockville, VA $56,214

Ruthville, VA $55,890

Saint Stephens Church, VA $56,397

Saluda, VA $55,464

Sandston, VA $56,423

Sandy Hook, VA $55,855

Schley, VA $54,970

Severn, VA $54,795

Shacklefords, VA $55,494

State Farm, VA $56,106

Stevensville, VA $55,972

Studley, VA $56,406

Susan, VA $54,905

Toano, VA $55,443

Topping, VA $55,393

Trevilians, VA $55,822

Richmond, VA $56,540

Urbanna, VA $55,657

Wake, VA $55,310

Walkerton, VA $56,052

Ware Neck, VA $54,992

Water View, VA $55,645

West Point, VA $55,837

White Marsh, VA $54,901

Wicomico, VA $54,804

Williamsburg, VA $54,899

Woods Cross Roads, VA $55,098

Montpelier, VA $56,130

Oakton, VA $63,095

Occoquan, VA $62,630

Quantico, VA $60,548

Springfield, VA $63,656

Triangle, VA $60,986

Vienna, VA $63,655

Woodbridge, VA $62,177

Arlington, VA $63,976

Fort Myer, VA $63,977

Mattaponi, VA $55,629

Dhs, VA $63,977

Fort Valley, VA $55,310

Star Tannery, VA $54,769

Stephens City, VA $56,864

Stephenson, VA $56,901

Toms Brook, VA $55,279

White Post, VA $57,353

Woodstock, VA $54,823

Culpeper, VA $56,633

Aroda, VA $55,246

Banco, VA $55,433

Bealeton, VA $58,632

Boston, VA $56,483

Brandy Station, VA $57,626

Brightwood, VA $55,715

Castleton, VA $57,104

Elkwood, VA $57,550

Etlan, VA $55,587

Goldvein, VA $58,891

Graves Mill, VA $55,171

Haywood, VA $55,701

Hood, VA $54,823

Jeffersonton, VA $58,269

Leon, VA $55,950

Lignum, VA $57,218

Madison, VA $55,166

Midland, VA $59,216

Mitchells, VA $56,182

Oakpark, VA $55,516

Pratts, VA $55,160

Radiant, VA $55,364

Rapidan, VA $55,864

Remington, VA $58,166

Reva, VA $56,012

Richardsville, VA $57,696

Rixeyville, VA $57,546

Rochelle, VA $55,143

Somerville, VA $59,329

Sperryville, VA $55,957

Stevensburg, VA $57,333

Sumerduck, VA $58,182

Syria, VA $54,957

Viewtown, VA $57,584

Washington, VA $56,939

Wolftown, VA $54,827

Woodville, VA $56,510

Harrisonburg, VA $55,051

Basye, VA $54,611

Bergton, VA $54,443

Bridgewater, VA $54,948

Broadway, VA $54,779

Criders, VA $54,540

Dayton, VA $54,760

Edinburg, VA $54,704

Elkton, VA $54,869

Alexandria, VA $63,969

Fredericksburg, VA $57,961

Bowling Green, VA $56,836

Burr Hill, VA $56,843

Callao, VA $56,516

Caret, VA $57,190

Center Cross, VA $56,217

Champlain, VA $57,060

Coles Point, VA $57,273

Colonial Beach, VA $57,595

Corbin, VA $57,239

Dahlgren, VA $59,484

Dogue, VA $57,557

Dunnsville, VA $56,419

Edwardsville, VA $56,031

Farnham, VA $56,197

Garrisonville, VA $59,972

Hague, VA $56,859

Hartwood, VA $58,129

Haynesville, VA $56,812

Heathsville, VA $55,979

Hustle, VA $57,094

Irvington, VA $55,530

Jersey, VA $57,636

Kilmarnock, VA $55,577

King George, VA $58,535

Kinsale, VA $56,749

Ladysmith, VA $56,508

Lancaster, VA $55,713

Laneview, VA $55,849

Lively, VA $55,765

Locust Grove, VA $56,860

Loretto, VA $57,104

Lottsburg, VA $56,411

Merry Point, VA $55,626

Milford, VA $56,627

Mollusk, VA $55,646

Montross, VA $57,231

Morattico, VA $55,935

Mount Holly, VA $57,040

Ninde, VA $58,665

Nuttsville, VA $55,880

Oldhams, VA $56,703

Ophelia, VA $55,988

Partlow, VA $56,999

Port Royal, VA $57,090

Rappahannock Academy, VA $57,101

Reedville, VA $55,946

Rhoadesville, VA $56,323

Rollins Fork, VA $57,593

Fulks Run, VA $54,642

Hinton, VA $54,591

Keezletown, VA $54,858

Lacey Spring, VA $54,885

Linville, VA $54,856

Luray, VA $55,032

Mc Gaheysville, VA $54,921

Mount Crawford, VA $54,923

Mount Jackson, VA $54,743

Mount Solon, VA $54,751

New Market, VA $54,870

Orkney Springs, VA $54,625

Penn Laird, VA $54,945

Quicksburg, VA $54,798

Pleasant Valley, VA $54,916

Shenandoah, VA $54,888

Singers Glen, VA $54,853

Stanley, VA $54,893

Timberville, VA $54,879

Charlottesville, VA $54,977

Afton, VA $54,368

Arrington, VA $53,287

Barboursville, VA $55,191

Batesville, VA $54,847

Covesville, VA $54,373

Crozet, VA $54,873

Dyke, VA $54,845

Ruby, VA $59,686

8th Grade Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 8th Grade Teacher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, 8th Grade Teacher positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view 8th Grade Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 8th Grade Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$67,281	$32.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$67,281	$32.0	15%
Biotechnology	$64,356	$31.0	10%
Financial Services	$64,356	$31.0	10%
Chemicals	$61,431	$30.0	5%

8th Grade Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 8th Grade Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$51,739

Average $58,506/year

$69,516

$4,312

Average $4,875/month

$5,793

$995

Average $1,125/week

$1,337

$25

Average $28/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,516	$5,793	$1,337	$33
Average	$58,506	$4,875	$1,125	$28
25th Percentile	$51,739	$4,312	$995	$25

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