How much does an area make in Washington?
$101,700a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $48.89 an hour or $8,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.89
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,870Median: $101,700Highest 10%: $215,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| 25th | $82,750 | $39.78 | |
| Median | $101,700 | $48.89 | |
| 75th | $129,000 | $62.02 | |
| 90th | $215,100 | $103.40 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for areas.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $48.89 ($101,700 a year).
Do areas make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $101,700 against $85,020 nationally, 20% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $101,700, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for area pay?
12 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,100 or more.
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.