The median annual wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $75,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $78,320.
Pay spans roughly $49,970 at the 10th percentile to $118,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 14,900 people work as middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $75,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $78,320 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $49,970 |
| 90th percentile | $118,180 |
| Employment | 14,900 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.