How much does a child make in Washington?
$75,550a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $36.32 an hour or $6,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.32
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 6,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,280Median: $75,550Highest 10%: $112,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| Median | $75,550 | $36.32 | |
| 75th | $97,080 | $46.67 | |
| 90th | $112,200 | $53.94 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for childs.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $124,600 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $95,460 |
| Social Worker | $93,220 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,710 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,210 |
| Educational | $77,420 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $73,610 |
| Counselor | $70,610 |
| Substance Abuse | $65,270 |
| Clergy | $61,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $36.32 ($75,550 a year).
Do childs make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $75,550 against $59,550 nationally, 27% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $73,550, so Washington pays 3% more.
Where does Washington rank for child pay?
22 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,200 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.