How much does an elementary school teacher make in West Virginia?
$55,630a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in West Virginia. That is $26.75 an hour or $4,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.75
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,080Median: $55,630Highest 10%: $60,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| Median | $55,630 | $26.75 | |
| 75th | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 90th | $60,790 | $29.23 |
Cities in West Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $79,470 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $63,190 |
| Winchester, VA | $61,200 |
| Weirton, WV | $60,670 |
| Wheeling, WV | $58,830 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,450 |
| Charleston, WV | $57,020 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $55,140 |
| Beckley, WV | $51,910 |
| Morgantown, WV | $51,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 42. Montana | $57,530 |
| 43. Arizona | $56,590 |
| 44. Kansas | $56,450 |
| 45. West Virginia | $55,630 |
| 46. North Carolina | $54,930 |
| 47. Arkansas | $52,700 |
| 48. Missouri | $50,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in West Virginia?
The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $26.75 ($55,630 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in West Virginia than the national average?
No: $55,630 against $63,970 nationally, 13% less.
Where does West Virginia rank for elementary school teacher pay?
West Virginia ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in West Virginia pays elementary school teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,470 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.