Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,590 or more. The middle half of other educational instruction and library workers in Charleston earn between $30,740 and $38,590.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $37KMedian
- $39K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,240 | $2,937 | $16.94 |
| Median | $37,230 | $3,102 | $17.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,740 | $2,562 | $14.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,590 | $3,216 | $18.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Other educational instruction and library workers in Charleston earn 10% less than the West Virginia average ($39,210) and 40% less than the U.S. average ($59,060). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $50,890.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $35,240 | $37,230 | $30,740 | $38,590 | n/a |
| West Virginia | $39,210 | $37,230 | $30,740 | $54,860 | 390 |
| United States | $59,060 | $50,890 | $25,180 | $98,740 | 118,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $35,240, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $29,602 a year, or $2,467 a month and $1,139 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for other educational instruction and library workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $35,240 buys what about $39,722 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 1st of 2 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charleston$35,240
- Huntington$31,940
All Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salaries in West Virginia
Highest-paying cities for other educational instruction and library workers
Hanford, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,130).
- Hanford, CA$101,130
- Redding, CA$85,960
- San Jose, CA$83,520
- Corvallis, OR$83,140
- Salinas, CA$81,840
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Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary in Charleston: questions
How much do other educational instruction and library workers make an hour in Charleston?
$16.94 an hour on average, and $17.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other educational instruction and library workers salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other educational instruction and library workers take-home pay in Charleston?
About $29,602 a year ($2,467 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,240.
Do other educational instruction and library workers earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 40% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-9099; area Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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