Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in District of Columbia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in District of Columbia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
District of Columbia Median
$66,430
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.94
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+42% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#1 of 51
600 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in District of Columbia?

A Self-Enrichment Teacher working in District of Columbia earns a median salary of $66,430 per year, or about $31.94 per hour. That is 42% above the national median of $46,800 for this occupation.

Within District of Columbia, entry-level pay starts around $49,470 while the top 10% make $96,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,960 and $82,120 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in District of Columbia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$49,470$23.78
25th percentile (early career)$60,960$29.31
50th percentile (median)$66,430$31.94
75th percentile (experienced)$82,120$39.48
90th percentile (top earners)$96,380$46.34

How District of Columbia compares

District of Columbia ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in District of Columbia

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare District of Columbia pay ($66,430) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in District of Columbia?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in District of Columbia is $66,430 per year, or about $31.94 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,470 at the entry level to $96,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does District of Columbia pay compare to the national average?
District of Columbia pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 42% more than the national median of $46,800. District of Columbia ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is District of Columbia a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Yes on pay — District of Columbia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $66,430 a year. About 600 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in District of Columbia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in District of Columbia?
The highest-paying occupations in District of Columbia include Neurologist ($332,000), Emergency Medicine Physician ($318,200), Podiatrist ($265,740), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.