verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Preschool Teacher Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$62,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.88/hr
▲ 63% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
2,350
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,551 #1 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in District of Columbia, explained

Preschool teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $62,150 per year ($29.88 per hour), which is 63% above the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $40,240, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $108,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $62,150 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $62,150 is worth about $56,551 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,240
$19.35/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,150
$29.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,270
$52.05/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $62,150 $56,551
Maryland $44,600 $42,493 +$17,550
Virginia $37,140 $36,734 +$25,010

Preschool Teacher in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in District of Columbia?

Preschool teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $62,150 per year ($29.88 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay preschool teachers well?

At $62,150, District of Columbia pays 63% above the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 2,350 work in the state.

Preschool Teacher salary in other states

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