Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Beckley, WV

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

Median annual salary $52,440 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $61,930
Employed locally 50
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $48,870
    50th (median)
    $52,440
    75th
    $59,360
    90th
    $61,930

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,570
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $60,220
    Winchester, VA-WV $59,970
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $58,690
    Morgantown, WV $58,270
    Wheeling, WV-OH $55,010

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,060
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,210
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,650
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Beckley?

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

    Is Beckley above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Beckley, WV is 24.6% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Beckley?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,870.