Secondary School Teacher Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 3K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$78,770
$37.87/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
+16.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $123K
3K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,620 |
| 25th percentile | $63,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,770 |
| 75th percentile | $98,480 |
| 90th percentile | $123,360 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,800 |
| 2023 | $82,120 |
| 2024 | $78,770 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,800 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $82,120 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $78,770 | $67,394 |