Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for preschool teachers (except special education) in Washington only, where the average is $50,820 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the preschool teachers (except special education) average at $68,100 and the median at $62,150 for 2,350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,030.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$50,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$50,820	$44,660	$37,140	$41,131	109

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

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other states

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 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 25-2011.
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.

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