Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $75,540 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $135,560
Employed locally 110
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $75,540
    75th
    $84,240
    90th
    $135,560

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 130% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $176,930
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880

    Nearby metros — Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,240
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $77,290
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $64,230
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $60,290

    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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Charleston, WV is 3.8% below the national median of $78,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.