State profile · NCES F-33 FY2022
Teacher Salary in West Virginia
According to the NCES Common Core of Data finance survey, estimated teacher pay and per-pupil spending are available across 53 public school districts in West Virginia.
- $62,740
- Est. state avg salary
- -26.8%
- vs national
- #47
- National rank
- 53
- Districts
West Virginia's estimated average teacher salary is $62,740, materially below the national average of $85,759, ranking #47 of 51 states and territories, across 53 public school districts (NCES CCD F-33, FY2022).
- lower third nationally (#47 of 51)
- $21,072 spread between its highest- and lowest-paying districts
- -26.8% vs the national average
- +15.1% since FY2019
- #43 of 51 purchasing-power-adjusted (BEA RPP 89.2)
What does the NCES F-33 data show for West Virginia?
West Virginia reports 53 public school districts in the NCES Common Core of Data FY2022 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, with an average teacher salary of $62,740. That places the state in the lower third of US teacher-pay rankings - #47 of 51, materially below the national average of $85,759 (-26.8%). The state's public schools serve 247,667 students across these districts. Most district figures divide total instructional spending by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey); a small number of large consolidated districts that report staffing only at a sub-district level fall back to an estimated ratio instead, since total instructional spending also includes aides and assistants, both figures run somewhat above survey-reported classroom-teacher-only salaries, treat this as a relative cross-district comparison, not an exact paycheck, and see our methodology for the formula, its data source per district, and its limits.
Among enrolling districts, pay varies widely: Doddridge County Schools reports the highest estimated average salary at $74,837, while Roane County Schools sits at the lower end at $53,764 - a spread of $21,072 between top and bottom reporting districts. Licensing rules, state aid formulas, collective bargaining density, and local tax bases all drive this intra-state variation. Urban and suburban districts with larger tax bases typically lead, while rural districts often lag despite lower cost of living.
Teacher compensation here reflects both state policy choices, the statutory minimum salary schedule, pension funding levels, licensure reciprocity, and the funding formula that determines how much state aid each district receives per pupil. A #47 national rank signals where West Virginia sits in the competition for teachers against neighboring states; teacher shortage areas typically correlate with lower pay rank. Figures below are per-district averages derived from the F-33 instructional salary expenditure field (Z33) divided by each district's reported teacher FTE (or an estimated FTE for the small minority with no reported figure), a district-level aggregate, not individual salary records.
Purchasing-power-adjusted rank
West Virginia's nominal average teacher salary ranks #47 of 51 states and territories. Adjusted by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis's 2022 Regional Price Parity (89.2, US = 100, a relative state-level price-level index, not a district or metro cost-of-living figure), the estimate becomes $70,371, ranking #43 of 51 , 4 places higher than the nominal rank once relative price levels are factored in. This purchasing-power view is not published by NEA's teacher-pay rankings or the aggregator sites; it comes from combining our own F-33-derived salary estimate with BEA's public RPP series. See the full 51-state release for methodology and download.
West Virginia's estimated average teacher salary, FY2019-FY2022
Highest-paying districts in West Virginia
Estimated average teacher salary, enrolling districts (200+ students)
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$74,837 Est. avg salary
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$72,521 Est. avg salary
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$69,050 Est. avg salary
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$68,773 Est. avg salary
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$68,312 Est. avg salary
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$67,823 Est. avg salary
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$67,393 Est. avg salary
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$65,748 Est. avg salary
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$65,257 Est. avg salary
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$65,145 Est. avg salary
What this shows Doddridge County Schools leads West Virginia on the F-33 instructional-salary estimate. Service entities (CTCs, county offices) are excluded, their enrollment-based ratios are not reliable salary figures.
Top 3 districts
Districts by Estimated Teacher Salary
| District | Est. Avg Salary | Enrollment | Per-Pupil Exp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddridge County Schools | $74,837 | 1,082 | $35,576 |
| Brooke County Schools | $72,521 | 2,582 | $16,231 |
| Monongalia County Schools | $69,050 | 11,309 | $15,071 |
| Kanawha County Schools | $68,773 | 24,392 | $17,075 |
| Marshall County Schools | $68,312 | 4,304 | $18,348 |
| Greenbrier County Schools | $67,823 | 4,705 | $15,175 |
| Jefferson County Schools | $67,393 | 8,682 | $13,937 |
| Ohio County Schools | $65,748 | 5,027 | $19,687 |
| Tyler County Schools | $65,257 | 1,230 | $24,467 |
| Berkeley County Schools | $65,145 | 19,722 | $13,399 |
| Putnam County Schools | $64,552 | 9,136 | $14,128 |
| Gilmer County Schools | $64,456 | 800 | $17,443 |
| Marion County Schools | $64,316 | 7,411 | $14,780 |
| Cabell County Schools | $63,811 | 11,667 | $15,738 |
| Harrison County Schools | $63,142 | 9,975 | $14,955 |
| Lewis County Schools | $62,342 | 2,469 | $13,986 |
| Summers County Schools | $62,020 | 1,361 | $14,732 |
| Morgan County Schools | $61,904 | 2,219 | $13,615 |
| Wetzel County Schools | $61,754 | 2,305 | $21,746 |
| Raleigh County Schools | $61,604 | 10,797 | $14,950 |
| Upshur County Schools | $61,301 | 3,952 | $13,627 |
| Nicholas County Schools | $60,637 | 3,498 | $13,362 |
| Fayette County Schools | $60,368 | 5,594 | $14,904 |
| Mingo County Schools | $60,365 | 3,919 | $13,594 |
| Preston County Schools | $60,326 | 4,239 | $12,777 |
| Mason County Schools | $60,045 | 3,890 | $13,705 |
| Wood County Schools | $59,856 | 11,893 | $13,290 |
| Logan County Schools | $59,716 | 5,181 | $14,663 |
| Wayne County Schools | $59,645 | 6,348 | $14,947 |
| Pendleton County Schools | $59,563 | 870 | $21,394 |
| Ritchie County Schools | $59,547 | 1,251 | $17,693 |
| Mineral County Schools | $59,299 | 4,023 | $14,376 |
| Monroe County Schools | $59,276 | 1,639 | $16,309 |
| Boone County Schools | $59,225 | 3,177 | $15,311 |
| Hampshire County Schools | $58,941 | 2,814 | $15,081 |
| Hardy County Schools | $58,693 | 2,139 | $13,674 |
| Mercer County Schools | $58,561 | 8,642 | $14,274 |
| Wyoming County Schools | $58,418 | 3,632 | $14,949 |
| Randolph County Schools | $57,611 | 3,623 | $14,067 |
| Clay County Schools | $57,459 | 1,669 | $15,556 |
| Pocahontas County Schools | $56,800 | 945 | $20,321 |
| Webster County Schools | $56,468 | 1,208 | $13,479 |
| Lincoln County Schools | $56,303 | 3,087 | $14,994 |
| Taylor County Schools | $56,280 | 2,290 | $13,091 |
| Wirt County Schools | $56,200 | 923 | $16,937 |
| Braxton County Schools | $56,178 | 1,747 | $13,977 |
| Jackson County Schools | $55,644 | 4,097 | $14,311 |
| Tucker County Schools | $55,466 | 957 | $15,289 |
| Mcdowell County Schools | $55,464 | 2,622 | $16,195 |
| Grant County Schools | $54,629 | 1,610 | $15,256 |
| Barbour County Board of Education | $54,440 | 2,144 | $13,069 |
| Pleasants County Schools | $54,266 | 1,067 | $17,038 |
| Roane County Schools | $53,764 | 1,802 | $14,563 |
Specialized non-enrolling agencies (career/technical centers, county offices, service co-ops) are excluded from the salary ranking, their enrollment-based estimates are not reliable.
Lowest-Paying Districts in West Virginia
| District | Est. Avg Salary | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Roane County Schools | $53,764 | 1,802 |
| Pleasants County Schools | $54,266 | 1,067 |
| Barbour County Board of Education | $54,440 | 2,144 |
| Grant County Schools | $54,629 | 1,610 |
| Mcdowell County Schools | $55,464 | 2,622 |
| Tucker County Schools | $55,466 | 957 |
| Jackson County Schools | $55,644 | 4,097 |
| Braxton County Schools | $56,178 | 1,747 |
| Wirt County Schools | $56,200 | 923 |
| Taylor County Schools | $56,280 | 2,290 |
Among enrolling districts (200+ students) with a reliable estimate; service entities excluded, see methodology.
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Data: NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey + Staff Universe Survey, FY2022. Salary figures divide instructional expenditure (variable Z33) by each district's reported teacher FTE, or an estimated FTE for the small minority with no reported figure. Not individual salary data. Read our methodology.
West Virginia teacher salary FAQ
What is the average teacher salary in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia's 53 public school districts, the average teacher salary is $62,740 (NCES CCD F-33 finance data divided by CCD Staff Universe Survey teacher headcounts, FY2022). This figure is derived from total instructional spending and runs above survey-reported classroom-teacher-only salaries, read it as a relative comparison.
Which West Virginia school district pays teachers the most?
Doddridge County Schools reports the highest average teacher salary in West Virginia at $74,837, while Roane County Schools sits at the lower end at $53,764.
How does West Virginia teacher pay compare to the national average?
West Virginia's average of $62,740 is materially below the national average of $85,759 (-26.8%), ranking #47 of 51 US states and territories.
How many school districts are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 53 public school districts in the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, together serving 247,667 students.
Can teachers earn $100,000 in West Virginia?
No West Virginia district with reliable data reports an estimated average teacher salary at or above $100,000; the state's highest is Doddridge County Schools at $74,837. This is a district-wide average, not an individual salary, step, or years-of-experience figure.
How does West Virginia rank after adjusting for cost of living?
Adjusted by the BEA's 2022 Regional Price Parity (89.2, US=100), West Virginia's purchasing-power-adjusted estimated teacher salary is $70,371, ranking #43 of 51 states and territories, higher than its #47 nominal-salary rank. This is a relative state-level price-level comparison, not take-home pay, taxes, or district/metro cost of living.
Related
According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. West Virginia's district figures are aggregated directly from each district's FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.
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