Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $82,750 | $74,587 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $39.78 | $35.86 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $75,296.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a High School Teacher in District of Columbia is $82,750, or about $39.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for High School Teachers is $74,587. District of Columbia is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level high school teachers in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,800 high school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $82,750, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.