A new report shows how much teachers are paid around the nation, and West Virginia teachers are paid the least. The National Education Association data shows that teachers, on average in the U.S., are making $69,544. At the highest end, teachers in some states are making almost six figures while some make half that. New teachers start out at $44,530, according to the report. . The average teacher salary in West Virginia is $52,870, and that’s 51st in the nation. California and New York teachers make the most.