The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $43,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,700.
Pay spans roughly $35,570 at the 10th percentile to $76,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.09 per hour. An estimated 11,290 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $43,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.09 |
| 10th percentile | $35,570 |
| 90th percentile | $76,430 |
| Employment | 11,290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.