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

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

Median annual salary $50,490 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,260
90th percentile $60,620
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,260
    25th
    $47,010
    50th (median)
    $50,490
    75th
    $60,100
    90th
    $60,620

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 10% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,370
    Morgantown, WV $49,120

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,790
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,620
    Library Technicians $44,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Parkersburg, WV is 19.9% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,260 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,010.