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Political Science Teachers Salary in West Virginia

Political Science Teachers in West Virginia earn a median of $77,420 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$77,420
vs. U.S. median
−21% ($98,070)
Rank among states
41 of 45
Jobs in the state
70

Pay range in West Virginia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,370; the top 10% earn over $125,170. Nationally the range is $56,450 to $174,660.

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Political Science Teachers pay in West Virginia

How much do political science teachers make in West Virginia?

The median is $77,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,370 and the top 10% earn over $125,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is West Virginia a good state for political science teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 41 of 45 (−21% vs. the national median of $98,070). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses