Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in West Virginia
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in West Virginia earn an average of $37,650 a year. That is $5,380 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $43,030. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $50,820.
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Average pay for preschool teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| West Virginia | $37,650 | $18.10 |
| Maryland | $47,470 | $22.82 |
| Virginia | $42,490 | $20.43 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,250 | $17.91 |
| Ohio | $36,500 | $17.55 |
| Kentucky | $35,400 | $17.02 |
Related jobs in West Virginia
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54,890
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,630
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,210
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,560
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$54,010
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$52,870
Average pay, West Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in West Virginia?
The average is $37,650 a year, and the median is $32,480. That is $5,380 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $43,030.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$18.10 an hour on average; the median is $15.62.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($50,820), followed by Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($44,960). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH ($33,710).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #35 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.