Elementary School Teacher Salary in Washington, DC
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The median elementary school teacher in the Washington area earns $79,470 a year, 24% above the U.S. median ($63,970). Half of the 30,940 elementary school teachers there earn between $64,140 and $102,750.
Median $79,470
10th: $60,79090th: $122,580
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,790 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $64,140 | $57,710 |
| Median | $79,470 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $102,750 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $122,580 | $104,340 |
| Average | $84,370 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 30,940 | 1,388,390 |
Washington, DC ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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Check my payElementary school teacher pay in other cities
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
- San Diego, CA: $97,000
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Middle School Teacher: $77,350
- High School Teacher: $80,300
- Preschool Teacher: $44,660
- Teaching Assistant: $46,200
- Substitute Teacher: $46,470
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.