How much does an area make in District of Columbia?
$101,700a year
Median yearly pay for areas in District of Columbia. That is $48.89 an hour or $8,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.89
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,050Median: $101,700Highest 10%: $224,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,050 | $31.27 | |
| 25th | $82,750 | $39.78 | |
| Median | $101,700 | $48.89 | |
| 75th | $129,000 | $62.02 | |
| 90th | $224,400 | $107.88 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $101,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 4. Rhode Island | $104,500 |
| 5. Maine | $103,100 |
| 6. New York | $101,800 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $101,700 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $100,500 |
| 9. Connecticut | $99,900 |
| 10. New Jersey | $97,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $48.89 ($101,700 a year).
Do areas make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $101,700 against $85,020 nationally, 20% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for area pay?
District of Columbia ranks 7 of 37 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays areas the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $101,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.