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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $48,150 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,660
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 280
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,660
    25th
    $47,270
    50th (median)
    $48,150
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $60,290

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 86% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 14% 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 Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,790
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,620
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,490
    Library Technicians $44,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Parkersburg, WV is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Parkersburg, WV is 22.8% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,660 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,270.