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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for preschool teachers, except special education is $21.47 an hour ($44,660 a year). About 11,910 people work in this job there.

$21.47Median hourly pay
$37,140–$53,580Middle half of workers, yearly
11,910People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($38,140). It is 28% lower than the District of Columbia median ($62,150).

Pay range for preschool teachers, except special education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.04$35,430
25% of workers$17.86$37,140
Half of workers (median)$21.47$44,660
75% of workers$25.76$53,580
90% of workers$37.33$77,650

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$44,66011,910

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

Education, experience and outlook for preschool teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,470
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,350
Childcare Workers$37,610
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85,000
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,300
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$79,880
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77,050

Other job titles for this job

Child Development TeacherChild Care Assistant TeacherChildcare TeacherChildhood Development TeacherCare TeacherEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood TeacherGroup TeacherHome-based Preschool TeacherMontessori ParaprofessionalMontessori Preschool TeacherNursery School Teacher

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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.