Adapted Physical Education Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Adapted Physical Education Specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $71,130 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Special Education Teachers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($76,580)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,860; the top 10% earn over $107,140. Nationally the range is $48,440 to $120,080.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$62,150 median in District of Columbia
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- Recreational Therapists$95,640 median in District of Columbia
Adapted Physical Education Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do adapted physical education specialists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $71,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,860 and the top 10% earn over $107,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for adapted physical education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 42 (−7% vs. the national median of $76,580). Living costs are not included.