SOC 25-1062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary — West Virginia
West Virginia
Median pay for this occupation in West Virginia is $71,200 a year, trailing the national median of $85,020 by 16.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in West Virginia is $71,200 a year, trailing the national median of $85,020 by 16.3%. Half of workers earn between $62,750 and $94,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $56,240 and the ninetieth at $99,690.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.70 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, West Virginia ranks 33rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 154th of 618 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,240 | −33.9% |
| 25th | $62,750 | −26.2% |
| Median (50th) | $71,200 | −16.3% |
| 75th | $94,220 | +10.8% |
| 90th | $99,690 | +17.3% |
| Mean | $80,370 | −5.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $71,200 goes as far as $79,553 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,553US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,200 a year, 16.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,240 to $99,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 37 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $71,200, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $85,020, so pay in West Virginia is 16.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Virginia earns more than $99,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in West Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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