Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $79,880 a year. About 5,110 people work in this job there.

$79,880Median yearly pay

$67,740–$101,310Middle half of workers, yearly

5,110People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 18% lower than the District of Columbia median ($97,910).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$61,770
25% of workers	$67,740
Half of workers (median)	$79,880
75% of workers	$101,310
90% of workers	$122,620

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)	$79,880	5,110

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$79,470
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$80,300
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,350
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$44,660
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$85,000
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$77,050
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$77,200
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$81,120

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