Middle School Teacher Salary in Washington, DC
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The median middle school teacher in the Washington area earns $77,350 a year, 20% above the U.S. median ($64,370). Half of the 14,890 middle school teachers there earn between $61,980 and $99,370.
Median $77,350
10th: $53,21090th: $119,810
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,210 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $61,980 | $58,530 |
| Median | $77,350 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $99,370 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $119,810 | $102,540 |
| Average | $80,560 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 14,890 | 620,090 |
Washington, DC ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Elementary School Teacher: $79,470
- 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.