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Teacher salary in West Virginia

Teachers in West Virginia earn a median $55,630 a year across all employers.

$55,630
median pay in WV, all employers
5,420
workers in WV (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in West Virginia, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in West Virginia, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureWV
Workers5,420
10th percentile$48,080
Median$55,630
90th percentile$60,790
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in West Virginia

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Teachers' Retirement System - Tier II (TRS Tier II)
TRS Tier II
2%Age 62 with 10+ years of service (excluding non-USERRA purchased military service)6%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the West Virginia pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in West Virginia

55 school districts in West Virginia, largest Kanawha County Schools, Berkeley County Schools, Cabell County Schools.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for West Virginia

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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