Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for engineering teachers, postsecondary in Washington only, where the average is $126,620 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the engineering teachers, postsecondary average at $109,850 and the median at $101,970 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,520.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$126,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$126,620	$126,210	$87,610	$90,017	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington, D.C.

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.