Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $50,610 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $59,590
Employed locally 730
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $47,890
    50th (median)
    $50,610
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $59,590

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 87% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,120
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,200
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $60,660
    Wheeling, WV-OH $59,020
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $58,420
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $56,230

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Charleston, WV is 18.8% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Charleston?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,890.