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How much does a history teacher make in West Virginia?

$69,560a year

Median yearly pay for history teachers in West Virginia. That is $33.44 an hour or $5,797 a month.

Hourly
$33.44
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among states
38 of 45
Jobs in the state
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,290Median: $69,560Highest 10%: $96,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,290$23.70
25th$59,030$28.38
Median$69,560$33.44
75th$76,740$36.89
90th$96,380$46.34

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$96,840
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for history teachers.

35. South Carolina$73,670
36. Tennessee$72,940
37. Florida$70,880
38. West Virginia$69,560
39. South Dakota$69,220
40. Oklahoma$66,910
41. Alabama$66,550
History Teacher salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a history teacher make an hour in West Virginia?

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $33.44 ($69,560 a year).

Do history teachers make more in West Virginia than the national average?

No: $69,560 against $83,820 nationally, 17% less.

Where does West Virginia rank for history teacher pay?

West Virginia ranks 38 of 45 states.

Which city in West Virginia pays history teachers the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $96,840 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.