The median annual wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $69,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,640.
Pay spans roughly $54,210 at the 10th percentile to $102,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,410 people work as kindergarten teachers, except special education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $69,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,640 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $54,210 |
| 90th percentile | $102,780 |
| Employment | 2,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.