High School Teacher Salary in Washington, DC
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The median high school teacher in the Washington area earns $80,300 a year, 11% above the U.S. median ($72,040). Half of the 20,400 high school teachers there earn between $65,050 and $102,320.
Median $80,300
10th: $57,29090th: $117,160
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,290 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $65,050 | $59,980 |
| Median | $80,300 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $102,320 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $117,160 | $107,600 |
| Average | $84,940 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 20,400 | 1,065,210 |
Washington, DC ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- New York, NY: $100,800
- Riverside, CA: $100,130
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Elementary School Teacher: $79,470
- Middle School Teacher: $77,350
- 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.