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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in District of Columbia

The median preschool teachers, except special education in District of Columbia earns $62,150 a year, 63% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,903 a month.

10th percentile
$40,240
25th percentile
$45,490
Median percentile
$62,150
75th percentile
$77,450
90th percentile
$108,270

Based on 2,350 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$46,835 take-home a year
Gross pay$62,150
Federal income tax−$5,278
Social Security + Medicare−$4,754
District of Columbia income tax (approx.)−$5,283
Monthly take-home$3,903
Every two weeks$1,801

Does it go far here?

$56,551Median pay in District of Columbia is worth this at average US prices (local price level 109.9 vs 100).
50%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,954 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in District of Columbia

JobMedian pay
Public Relations Managers$197,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers$195,190
Lawyers$195,190
Financial Managers$188,880
Architectural and Engineering Managers$185,220
Human Resources Managers$184,350
Marketing Managers$177,170
Purchasing Managers$175,720

All preschool teachers, except special education salaries · Take-home pay in District of Columbia