Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Morgantown, WV

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

Median annual salary $58,270 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $61,670
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $51,430
    50th (median)
    $58,270
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $61,670

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% below 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $55,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $54,950

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Morgantown, WV is 16.3% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,430.