How much does a life make in Washington?
$80,600a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $80,600Highest 10%: $134,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| Median | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.32 | |
| 90th | $134,800 | $64.78 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $38.75 ($80,600 a year).
Do lifes make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $80,600 against $62,280 nationally, 29% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $79,230, so Washington pays 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for life pay?
10 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,800 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.