DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2052

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $82,400 +31% above national average (national: $63,000)
$88,960Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
1,140Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$82,400
$63,650
10th pct.
$123,550
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$63,650N/A
25th percentile$76,870N/A
50th percentile (median)$82,400N/A
75th percentile$104,950N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$123,550N/A
Mean (average)$88,960N/A

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $82,400
California $90,530 +10%
Washington $85,340 +4%
Connecticut $81,220 -1%
New York $80,750 -2%
Massachusetts $78,820 -4%
Oregon $78,320 -5%
Rhode Island $77,930 -5%
Alaska $77,220 -6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in District of Columbia?

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in District of Columbia is $88,960 per year. The median (middle) salary is $82,400 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in District of Columbia?

Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $63,650 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $76,870 per year.

What is the highest Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $123,550 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $104,950 per year.

How does the District of Columbia Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary compare to the national average?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in District of Columbia is $82,400, which is +31% above national average of $63,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes