Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $55,390 a year. About 840 people work in this job there.

$55,390Median yearly pay
$50,720–$61,400Middle half of workers, yearly
840People in this job in West Virginia

That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). West Virginia ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in West Virginia

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,650
25% of workers$50,720
Half of workers (median)$55,390
75% of workers$61,400
90% of workers$69,270

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Weirton-Steubenville$57,59090
Wheeling$56,89070
Huntington-Ashland$55,390220
Charleston$52,33060

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in West Virginia

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55,630
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,610
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56,440
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,790
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,210
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32,480
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50,380
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,760

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.