Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $77,350 a year. About 14,890 people work in this job there.

$77,350Median yearly pay
$61,980–$99,370Middle half of workers, yearly
14,890People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). It is 3% lower than the District of Columbia median ($79,900).

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$53,210
25% of workers$61,980
Half of workers (median)$77,350
75% of workers$99,370
90% of workers$119,810

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$77,35014,890

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,470
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,300
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85,000
Tutors$48,730
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77,050
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,200
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,660
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$79,880

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.