Middle School Teachers Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $79,900 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,860; the top 10% earn over $108,730. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$81,500 median in District of Columbia
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,750 median in District of Columbia
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$96,580 median in District of Columbia
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79,170 median in District of Columbia
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$99,670 median in District of Columbia
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62,940 median in District of Columbia
Middle School Teachers pay in District of Columbia
How much do middle school teachers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $79,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,860 and the top 10% earn over $108,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+24% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.