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Teacher salary in District of Columbia

Teachers in District of Columbia earn a median $96,580 a year across all employers.

$96,580
median pay in DC, all employers
3,750
workers in DC (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in District of Columbia, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in District of Columbia, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureDC
Workers3,750
10th percentile$63,950
Median$96,580
90th percentile$128,370
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in District of Columbia

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
District of Columbia Teachers' Retirement Plan (hired on or after November 1, 1996)
Hired on or after November 1, 1996
—age 62 with 5 years8%Not covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the District of Columbia pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in District of Columbia

1 school districts in District of Columbia, largest District of Columbia Public Schools.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for District of Columbia

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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