Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Charleston, WV
- Middle 50%
- $50,910–$57,750
- vs U.S. median
- -11%
- Metro rank
- #416 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Charleston, WV metro earn a median of $57,020 a year, based on BLS estimates for 590 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the WV statewide median of $55,630. It ranks #416 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE590 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other WV metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $60,670 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $58,830 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $57,450 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $55,140 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $54,530 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $51,990 |
| Beckley, WV | $51,910 |
| Morgantown, WV | $51,380 |
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What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Charleston?
The BLS median is $57,020 a year (May 2025). Half of the 590 jobs pay between $50,910 and $57,750. The 10th percentile is $48,780 and the 90th is $59,440.
Is Charleston a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the WV statewide median of $55,630. It ranks #416 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.