Salaries in District of Columbia
Typical pay for 465 jobs in District of Columbia. The median for all workers is $91,540 a year ($44.01 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$91,540
Median hourly
$44.01
Workers
701,920
vs U.S. median
+80%
Highest paying jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Neurologist | $332,000 | 50 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $318,200 | 120 |
| Podiatrist | $265,740 | n/a |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200+ | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $233,390 | 150 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $223,250 | 490 |
| Anesthesiologist | $202,570 | 100 |
| Financial Examiner | $198,720 | 470 |
| Public Relations Manager | $197,600 | 7,410 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,190 | 5,690 |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | 33,070 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $195,190 | 230 |
| Financial Manager | $188,880 | 8,930 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $185,220 | 1,290 |
| Emergency Management Director | $184,350 | 150 |
Most common jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 37,790 | $108,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,150 | $168,000 |
| Lawyer | 33,070 | $195,190 |
| Management Analyst | 19,000 | $126,140 |
| Managers, All Other | 18,570 | $175,720 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 17,200 | $156,590 |
| Public Relations Specialist | 16,720 | $102,740 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 16,400 | $38,520 |
| Security Guard | 15,880 | $64,210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,810 | $42,700 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 11,800 | $59,910 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 11,530 | $47,850 |
| Registered Nurse | 11,440 | $102,540 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 9,810 | $111,530 |
| Financial Manager | 8,930 | $188,880 |
Metro areas in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median pay, all jobs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $71,060 | 3,136,190 |
All 465 jobs by category
Management Occupations (31)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (27)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (18)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (15)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (29)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (49)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (21)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (53)Healthcare Support Occupations (16)Protective Service Occupations (13)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (21)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (43)Construction and Extraction Occupations (20)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (20)Production Occupations (14)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (20)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $166,230 | $79.92 | 160 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $144,190 | $69.32 | 330 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,670 | $66.19 | 1,490 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $91,370 | $43.93 | 450 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $156,590 | $75.29 | 17,200 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $116,820 | $56.16 | 2,480 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $80,950 | $38.92 | 3,140 |
| Data Scientist | $126,490 | $60.81 | 2,680 |
| Database Administrator | $118,540 | $56.99 | 560 |
| Database Architect | $150,010 | $72.12 | 790 |
| Information Security Analyst | $135,090 | $64.95 | 1,510 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $110,970 | $53.35 | 1,320 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $96,030 | $46.17 | 2,250 |
| Software Developer | $136,880 | $65.81 | 6,120 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $103,340 | $49.68 | 760 |
| Statistician | $140,670 | $67.63 | 550 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $107,650 | $51.76 | 480 |
| Web Developer | $114,690 | $55.14 | 430 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $157,600 | $75.77 | 290 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $102,040 | $49.06 | 1,700 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $97,880 | $47.06 | 370 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $100,920 | $48.52 | 80 |
| Civil Engineer | $103,880 | $49.94 | 1,650 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $163,360 | $78.54 | 210 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $97,620 | $46.93 | 240 |
| Electrical Engineer | $143,000 | $68.75 | 330 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $157,040 | $75.50 | 400 |
| Engineers, All Other | $151,920 | $73.04 | 3,560 |
| Industrial Engineer | $103,300 | $49.66 | 160 |
| Landscape Architect | $85,100 | $40.91 | 170 |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $172,330 | $82.85 | 490 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $133,300 | $64.09 | 510 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $195,190 | $93.84 | 230 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $73,550 | $35.36 | 2,430 |
| Clergy | $64,800 | $31.15 | 310 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $69,130 | $33.24 | 440 |
| Community Health Worker | $62,510 | $30.05 | 280 |
| Counselors, All Other | $93,720 | $45.06 | 90 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $61,870 | $29.74 | 170 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $80,470 | $38.69 | 1,690 |
| Health Education Specialist | $103,330 | $49.68 | 680 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $94,100 | $45.24 | 420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $73,310 | $35.25 | 510 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,680 | $23.89 | n/a |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $47,430 | $22.80 | 110 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $59,460 | $28.59 | 2,080 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $96,380 | $46.34 | 350 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $60,450 | $29.06 | 1,260 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $181,060 | $87.05 | 300 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $110,300 | $53.03 | 150 |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $93.84 | 33,070 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $88,480 | $42.54 | 1,770 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $89,750 | $43.15 | 6,400 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $78,770 | $37.87 | 830 |
| Broadcast Technician | $108,270 | $52.05 | 290 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $98,300 | $47.26 | 240 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $65,360 | — | 630 |
| Editor | $83,920 | $40.35 | 3,310 |
| Film and Video Editors | $98,830 | $47.51 | 370 |
| Floral Designer | $42,950 | $20.65 | 70 |
| Graphic Designer | $87,920 | $42.27 | 1,150 |
| Interior Designer | $98,450 | $47.33 | 620 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $109,970 | $52.87 | 280 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $67,450 | $32.43 | 100 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,460 | $18.97 | 250 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $84,040 | $40.41 | 140 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $105,390 | $50.67 | 1,720 |
| Photographer | $110,970 | $53.35 | 260 |
| Producers and Directors | $104,270 | $50.13 | 2,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $102,740 | $49.40 | 16,720 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $76,900 | $36.97 | 190 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $106,630 | $51.26 | 90 |
| Technical Writer | $117,810 | $56.64 | 440 |
| Writers and Authors | $129,300 | $62.16 | 1,050 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $60,580 | $29.13 | 630 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $73,590 | $35.38 | 400 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $42,700 | $20.53 | 12,810 |
| Massage Therapist | $64,110 | $30.82 | 120 |
| Medical Assistant | $51,050 | $24.54 | 2,260 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,670 | $23.40 | 310 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $45,110 | $21.69 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,700 | $22.93 | 3,490 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $39,620 | $19.05 | n/a |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $66,390 | $31.92 | 60 |
| Orderly | $39,250 | $18.87 | 120 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $59,960 | $28.83 | 120 |
| Phlebotomist | $51,980 | $24.99 | 180 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $38,950 | $18.72 | 30 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $63,400 | $30.48 | 40 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $49,080 | $23.60 | 240 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $40,800 | $19.61 | 520 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $160,760 | $77.29 | 2,980 |
| Firefighter | $75,870 | $36.48 | 1,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $126,560 | $60.85 | 380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $134,760 | $64.79 | 1,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $97,640 | $46.94 | 100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $83,710 | $40.24 | 710 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $60,400 | $29.04 | 290 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $88,650 | $42.62 | 4,720 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $72,720 | $34.96 | n/a |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $88,570 | $42.58 | 80 |
| School Bus Monitor | $41,720 | $20.06 | n/a |
| Security Guard | $64,210 | $30.87 | 15,880 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $53,920 | $25.92 | 5,760 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $76,420 | $36.74 | 2,020 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $44,670 | $21.48 | 2,760 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $45,450 | $21.85 | 1,500 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,130 | $22.18 | 7,720 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $42,450 | $20.41 | 1,910 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $39,080 | $18.79 | 4,130 |
| Dishwasher | $38,670 | $18.59 | 3,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,430 | $18.00 | 5,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $57,170 | $27.49 | 2,830 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $38,580 | $18.55 | 40 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,600 | $19.04 | 3,970 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,920 | $18.23 | 1,260 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $37,570 | $18.06 | 2,450 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $47,850 | $23.01 | 11,530 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $47,950 | $23.05 | 1,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $68,300 | $32.84 | 80 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $44,470 | $21.38 | 30 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,520 | $18.52 | 16,400 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $48,790 | $23.46 | 800 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $42,260 | $20.32 | 3,800 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $75,030 | $36.07 | 320 |
| Cashier | $38,880 | $18.69 | 6,060 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $53,760 | $25.85 | 480 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $39,750 | $19.11 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $88,420 | $42.51 | 580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $58,470 | $28.11 | 1,470 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $84,530 | $40.64 | n/a |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $123,770 | $59.51 | 590 |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,500 | $18.51 | 4,660 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $76,770 | $36.91 | 3,120 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $80,010 | $38.47 | 560 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $92,940 | $44.68 | 600 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $72,010 | $34.62 | 1,500 |
| Travel Agent | $61,560 | $29.60 | 160 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | $44,040 | $21.17 | 1,270 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $48,760 | $23.44 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $80,030 | $38.47 | 350 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $59,730 | $28.71 | 70 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $37,790 | $18.17 | 320 |
| Machinist | $72,900 | $35.05 | 160 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $50,330 | $24.20 | 80 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $100,980 | $48.55 | 180 |
| Print Binding and Finishing Workers | $108,080 | $51.96 | 200 |
| Printing Press Operator | $116,630 | $56.07 | 350 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $109,470 | $52.63 | 70 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $90,470 | $43.50 | 620 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $57,720 | $27.75 | 80 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,180 | $28.93 | 280 |