Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $65,050–$102,320
- vs U.S. median
- +11%
- Metro rank
- #68 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $80,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 20,400 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% above the U.S. median of $72,040 and 3% below the DC statewide median of $82,750. It ranks #68 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE20,400 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rochambeau, The French International Sch | $93,290 | 5 |
| District Of Columbia Public Schools | $65,000 | 56 |
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Questions
What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $80,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 20,400 jobs pay between $65,050 and $102,320. The 10th percentile is $57,290 and the 90th is $117,160.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 11% above the U.S. median of $72,040 and 3% below the DC statewide median of $82,750. It ranks #68 of 501 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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Rochambeau, The French International Sch ($93,290), District Of Columbia Public Schools ($65,000). 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.