How much does a computer occupation make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $75.31 an hour or $13,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.31
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 342
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,040 | $44.73 | |
| 25th | $126,200 | $60.65 | |
| Median | $156,600 | $75.31 | |
| 75th | $175,700 | $84.48 | |
| 90th | $203,400 | $97.78 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mathematician | $164,500 |
| Database Architect | $162,900 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $161,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $159,800 |
| Software Developer | $154,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $149,000 |
| Actuary | $144,700 |
| Statistician | $136,700 |
| Web Developer | $134,400 |
| Data Scientist | $132,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $75.31 ($156,600 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $156,600 against $116,600 nationally, 34% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $156,600, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for computer occupation pay?
4 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $203,400 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.