Middle School Teacher Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 2K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$78,090
$37.543/hr
vs National Average
$65,433
+19.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $113K
2K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,690 |
| 25th percentile | $75,230 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,090 |
| 75th percentile | $97,330 |
| 90th percentile | $112,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,710 |
| 2023 | $78,660 |
| 2024 | $78,090 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,710 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $78,660 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $78,090 | $65,433 |