Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $50,380 a year. About 1,690 people work in this job there.

$50,380Median yearly pay

$47,090–$59,640Middle half of workers, yearly

1,690People in this job in West Virginia

That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). West Virginia ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in West Virginia

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$42,890
25% of workers	$47,090
Half of workers (median)	$50,380
75% of workers	$59,640
90% of workers	$63,460

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Wheeling	$62,200	130
Weirton-Steubenville	$62,020	90
Huntington-Ashland	$52,360	390
Charleston	$49,240	200
Morgantown	$48,690	70

West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in West Virginia

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$55,630
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$57,210
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$56,610
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$32,480
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$56,440
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$57,760
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$55,390
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,790

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