Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Morgantown, WV

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

Median annual salary $49,120 -22% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,700
90th percentile $60,490
Employed locally 110
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,700
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $49,120
    75th
    $58,070
    90th
    $60,490

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,140
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $58,700
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $57,680
    Wheeling, WV-OH $57,680
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $50,490
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,370

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$106,940
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,810
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,110
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,910
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Morgantown?

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

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Morgantown, WV is 22% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Morgantown?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $41,700 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.