Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $64,140–$102,750
- vs U.S. median
- +24%
- Metro rank
- #62 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $79,470 a year, based on BLS estimates for 30,940 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 18% below the DC statewide median of $96,580. It ranks #62 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE30,940 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
5 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City Public Schools | $98,065 | 6 |
| Dc Bilingual Public Charter School | $92,453 | 5 |
| Stafford County Public Schools | $80,263 | 7 |
| Rochambeau, The French International Sch | $76,486 | 5 |
| District Of Columbia Public Schools | $65,000 | 37 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $79,470 a year (May 2025). Half of the 30,940 jobs pay between $64,140 and $102,750. The 10th percentile is $60,790 and the 90th is $122,580.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 18% below the DC statewide median of $96,580. It ranks #62 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Alexandria City Public Schools ($98,065), Dc Bilingual Public Charter School ($92,453), Stafford County Public Schools ($80,263). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.