Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in District of Columbia

Median: $62,150 / year · $29.88 / hr · 2025

63% above the U.S. average

Mean: $68,100; $32.74 / hr
Median hourly: $29.88 / hr
10th–90th percentile: $40,240 – $108,270
U.S. median: $38,140

Wage distribution (annual)

10th percentile$40,240
Median$62,150
Mean$68,100
90th percentile$108,270

U.S. median $38,140

Take-home estimate

$49,191

On a $62,150 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

Federal income tax$5,514 (8.9%)
State income tax$2,691 (4.3%)
Social Security$3,853 (6.2%)
Medicare$901 (1.5%)
Net take-home$49,191 (79.1%)
Share of $62,150 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$56,551

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. District of Columbia RPP is 109.9 (10% above the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in District of Columbia

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $96,580 +$34,430 vs this job Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,750 +$20,600 vs this job

ZIP codes in District of Columbia

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Highest-paying states for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

District of Columbia ranks #1 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($62,150).

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education median salary by state
Rank	State	Median
#1 Highest	District of Columbia	$62,150
#2	Vermont	$49,730
#3	Hawaii	$48,780
#4	New Jersey	$48,220
#5	Kansas	$47,750
#6	California	$47,400
#7	Nebraska	$47,040
#8	New York	$46,520
#9	Alaska	$46,130
#10	Massachusetts	$45,890
#11	Connecticut	$45,740
#12	Washington	$45,660
#13	Colorado	$45,500
#14	Oregon	$45,140
#15	Maryland	$44,600
#16	South Dakota	$44,500
#17	New Mexico	$44,070
#18	Georgia	$43,920
#19	Maine	$43,890
#20	Minnesota	$43,430
#21	Illinois	$40,910
#22	North Dakota	$39,720
#23	New Hampshire	$39,350
#24	Nevada	$38,870
#25	Louisiana	$38,020
#26	Virginia	$37,140
#27	Michigan	$37,110
#28	Rhode Island	$36,830
#29	Indiana	$36,650
#30	Montana	$36,540
#31	Delaware	$36,360
#32	Arizona	$36,300
#33	Mississippi	$36,250
#34	Wisconsin	$36,160
#35	Missouri	$36,090
#36	Pennsylvania	$36,050
#37	Florida	$35,860
#38	North Carolina	$35,710
#39	Ohio	$35,180
#40	Utah	$35,010
#41	South Carolina	$34,500
#42	Tennessee	$34,280
#43	Arkansas	$34,190
#44	Texas	$33,860
#45	Iowa	$33,830
#46	Idaho	$32,800
#47	West Virginia	$32,480
#48	Oklahoma	$31,790
#49	Wyoming	$29,930
#50	Kentucky	$29,780
#51 Lowest	Alabama	$28,310

Frequently asked questions

What is the median preschool teachers, except special education salary in District of Columbia?

The OEWS median is $62,150 per year ($29.88 / hr) (2025), 63% above the U.S. average.

How much does a preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in District of Columbia?

The OEWS hourly median is $29.88 / hr.

Is this take-home pay?

No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $49,191 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.

How does preschool teachers, except special education pay compare nationally?

The District of Columbia median is 63% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $38,140.

Which states pay preschool teachers, except special educations the most?

District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $62,150. District of Columbia ranks #1 of 51.

What is that salary worth after District of Columbia living costs?

BEA all-items RPP is 109.9 (U.S. = 100), 10% above the U.S. average. $62,150 in District of Columbia has about the same purchasing power as $56,551 at U.S. average prices.