Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $58,690 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,110
90th percentile $80,290
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,110
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $80,290

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 103% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 3% 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
    Morgantown, WV $58,270
    Wheeling, WV-OH $55,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $54,950

    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
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,700
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 15.7% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,110 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.