The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in District of Columbia is $45,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,420.
Pay spans roughly $38,720 at the 10th percentile to $98,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.68 per hour. An estimated 2,770 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $45,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.68 |
| 10th percentile | $38,720 |
| 90th percentile | $98,440 |
| Employment | 2,770 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.