Elementary School Teachers in District of Columbia
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Elementary School Teachers in District of Columbia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Elementary School Teachers in District of Columbia is growing faster than average.
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Elementary School Teachers in District of Columbia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Elementary School Teachers Work in District of Columbia?
In 2018, there were 3,260 Elementary School Teachers working in the state.
There were 2,890 Elementary School Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 370 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,150 Elementary School Teachers working in it, which means District of Columbia has fewer Elementary School Teachers than average.
Job Projections for District of Columbia
Jobs for Elementary School Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 16.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.4%.
District of Columbia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 260 annual job openings, and 3,290 total jobs in 2026 for Elementary School Teachers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 112,800 annual jobs and 1,514,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Elementary School Teachers Make in District of Columbia?
In 2018 wages for Elementary School Teachers ranged from $53,270 to $116,580 with $77,220 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in District of Columbia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top District of Columbia Metros for Elementary School Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Elementary School Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 28,490 | $74,660 |
Top States for Elementary School Teachers Employment
View the list below to see where most Elementary School Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 162,440 | $80,830 |
| Texas | 136,780 | $56,380 |
| New York | 82,590 | $79,760 |
| Florida | 75,750 | $48,630 |
| Illinois | 65,630 | $59,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 55,200 | $63,900 |
| Georgia | 53,940 | $56,250 |
| Ohio | 51,880 | $61,950 |
| New Jersey | 41,600 | $67,160 |
| North Carolina | 40,830 | $45,860 |
| Michigan | 38,330 | $63,480 |
| Virginia | 36,450 | $63,040 |
| Massachusetts | 30,380 | $78,770 |
| Tennessee | 28,880 | $51,080 |
| Maryland | 28,250 | $70,000 |
| Wisconsin | 27,280 | $55,860 |
| Washington | 26,900 | $65,780 |
| Indiana | 26,520 | $49,590 |
| Missouri | 25,670 | $45,970 |
| Colorado | 24,910 | $50,330 |
Below are the states where Elementary School Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $80,830 |
| New York | $79,760 |
| Massachusetts | $78,770 |
| District of Columbia | $77,220 |
| Connecticut | $75,450 |
| Rhode Island | $74,400 |
| Alaska | $72,040 |
| Maryland | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | $67,160 |
| Oregon | $66,220 |
Related Careers in DC
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Vgrigas under License
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