Education Teachers Salary in District of Columbia
Education Teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $80,810 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($75,350)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,820; the top 10% earn over $123,890. Nationally the range is $39,530 to $126,860.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$101,250 median in District of Columbia
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$103,160 median in District of Columbia
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$83,910 median in District of Columbia
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$99,670 median in District of Columbia
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82,300 median in District of Columbia
Education Teachers pay in District of Columbia
How much do education teachers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $80,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,820 and the top 10% earn over $123,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for education teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $75,350). Living costs are not included.