Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $96,580 | $72,224 | +34% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.43 | $34.72 | +34% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $87,880.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in District of Columbia is $96,580, or about $46.43 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. District of Columbia is +34% above the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,750 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $96,580, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.