How much does a child make in District of Columbia?
$73,550a year
Median yearly pay for childs in District of Columbia. That is $35.36 an hour or $6,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.36
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,020Median: $73,550Highest 10%: $113,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| 25th | $59,730 | $28.72 | |
| Median | $73,550 | $35.36 | |
| 75th | $99,500 | $47.84 | |
| 90th | $113,400 | $54.54 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $75,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 3. New Jersey | $76,280 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,570 |
| 5. Washington | $74,480 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $73,550 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $71,010 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $69,870 |
| 9. Hawaii | $68,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $35.36 ($73,550 a year).
Do childs make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $73,550 against $59,550 nationally, 24% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for child pay?
District of Columbia ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays childs the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $75,550 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.