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Elementary School Teachers in District of Columbia earned a median of $96,580 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 51% above the national median of $63,970; 3,750 were employed there, ranking #3 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $96,580 | $63,970 |
| Mean annual wage | $93,910 | $72,650 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $63,950 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $77,950 | $57,710 |
| 75th percentile | $102,650 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $128,370 | $104,340 |
| Employment | 3,750 | 1,388,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.345 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.60 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.