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

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

Median annual salary $57,680 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $78,330
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $57,680
    75th
    $62,830
    90th
    $78,330

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 98% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 2% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $50,490
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,370
    Morgantown, WV $49,120

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,920
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $42,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 8.4% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.