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Preschool Teachers in District of Columbia earned a median of $62,150 a year ($29.88 an hour) in May 2025, 63% above the national median of $38,140; 2,350 were employed there, ranking #1 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 | $62,150 | $38,140 |
| Mean annual wage | $68,100 | $43,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.88 | $18.34 |
| 10th percentile | $40,240 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $45,490 | $34,530 |
| 75th percentile | $77,450 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $108,270 | $61,390 |
| Employment | 2,350 | 478,780 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.341 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.09 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.