The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $76,120 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $78,790.
Pay spans roughly $51,930 at the 10th percentile to $104,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 30,500 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $76,120 |
| Mean (annual) | $78,790 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $51,930 |
| 90th percentile | $104,710 |
| Employment | 30,500 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.