Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $79,630 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,070
90th percentile $170,260
Employed locally 50
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,070
    25th
    $62,250
    50th (median)
    $79,630
    75th
    $130,900
    90th
    $170,260

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 137% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,620
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $84,050
    Wheeling, WV-OH $82,090

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,610
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $53,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,070
    Instructional Coordinators $74,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Charleston, WV is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Charleston, WV is 18.1% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Charleston?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $42,070 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,250.