The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $77,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $80,370.
Pay spans roughly $57,690 at the 10th percentile to $117,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 5,140 people work as special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $77,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $80,370 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $57,690 |
| 90th percentile | $117,290 |
| Employment | 5,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.