How much does a preschool teacher make in West Virginia?
$32,480a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in West Virginia. That is $15.62 an hour or $2,707 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.62
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,520Median: $32,480Highest 10%: $58,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,520 | $11.31 | |
| 25th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| Median | $32,480 | $15.62 | |
| 75th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 90th | $58,810 | $28.27 |
Cities in West Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $44,660 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $38,290 |
| Winchester, VA | $37,660 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $35,470 |
| Beckley, WV | $33,800 |
| Wheeling, WV | $32,700 |
| Charleston, WV | $32,450 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,850 |
| Morgantown, WV | $30,420 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 44. Texas | $33,860 |
| 45. Iowa | $33,830 |
| 46. Idaho | $32,800 |
| 47. West Virginia | $32,480 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $31,790 |
| 49. Wyoming | $29,930 |
| 50. Kentucky | $29,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in West Virginia?
The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $15.62 ($32,480 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in West Virginia than the national average?
No: $32,480 against $38,140 nationally, 15% less.
Where does West Virginia rank for preschool teacher pay?
West Virginia ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in West Virginia pays preschool teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $44,660 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.