Kindergarten Teacher Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 180+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$75,210
$36.159/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
+21.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $97K
180 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,950 |
| 25th percentile | $67,650 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,210 |
| 75th percentile | $79,440 |
| 90th percentile | $96,830 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,700 |
| 2023 | $72,970 |
| 2024 | $75,210 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,700 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $72,970 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $75,210 | $61,894 |