Elementary School Teacher Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 4K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$94,730
$45.543/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
+47.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $124K
4K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,280 |
| 25th percentile | $75,110 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $94,730 |
| 75th percentile | $117,080 |
| 90th percentile | $123,560 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,610 |
| 2023 | $85,610 |
| 2024 | $94,730 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,610 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $85,610 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $94,730 | $64,107 |