Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $58,700 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,760
90th percentile $82,500
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,760
    25th
    $48,860
    50th (median)
    $58,700
    75th
    $72,980
    90th
    $82,500

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 103% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 3% above 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $57,680
    Wheeling, WV-OH $57,680
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $50,490
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,370
    Morgantown, WV $49,120

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,650
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,260
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,950
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $57,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 6.8% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,760 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,860.