Special Education Teacher (Secondary School) salary in Washington, DC
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fredericksburg.
Also listed as: High School Special Education Teacher, Secondary Special Education Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,450 |
| 25th | $60,450 |
| 50th (median) | $65,000 |
| 75th | $65,000 |
| 90th | $66,410 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Special Education Teacher (Secondary School) salary of $65,000 is worth about $59,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $85,000 in May 2025 (3,930 employed). The H-1B median here is $65,000, 24% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia Public Schools | too few | 5 |
| Spotsylvania Public County Schools | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 9 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.