What is the average salary in District of Columbia?

$111,100a year

Average yearly pay across 465 jobs with official data in District of Columbia, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.

Hourly: $53.42
Jobs with data: 465
Workers counted: 682,060

Highest paying jobs

Median yearly pay.

Neurologist	$332,000
Emergency Medicine Physician	$318,200
Podiatrist	$265,700
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$239,200
Family Medicine Physician	$233,400
General Internal Medicine Physician	$223,300
Anesthesiologist	$202,600
Financial Examiner	$198,700
Public Relations Manager	$197,600
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$195,200

Most common jobs

Median yearly pay.

Business Operations Specialist	$108,200
General and Operations Manager	$168,000
Lawyer	$195,200
Management Analyst	$126,100
Manager	$175,700
Computer Occupation	$156,600
Public Relations Specialist	$102,700
Janitor and Cleaner	$38,520
Security Guard	$64,210
Home Health and Personal Care Aide	$42,700

Management

Administrative Services Manager$128,600
Advertising and Promotions Manager$143,000
Architectural and Engineering Manager$185,200
Compensation and Benefits Manager$161,000
Computer and Information Systems Manager$195,200
Construction Manager$126,400
Education Administrator$137,500
Education Administrator$107,400
Education Administrator$140,700
Education and Childcare Administrator$77,850
Emergency Management Director$184,400
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$113,900
Facilities Manager$115,800
Financial Manager$188,900
Food Service Manager$81,680
Fundraising Manager$141,700
General and Operations Manager$168,000
Human Resources Manager$184,400
Industrial Production Manager$124,400
Lodging Manager$75,610
Manager$175,700
Marketing Manager$177,200
Medical and Health Services Manager$155,100
Natural Sciences Manager$156,700
Property$94,080
Public Relations Manager$197,600
Purchasing Manager$175,700
Sales Manager$141,800
Social and Community Service Manager$106,700
Training and Development Manager$141,700
Transportation$132,200

Business and financial operations

Accountant and Auditor$111,500
Budget Analyst$124,600
Business Operations Specialist$108,200
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$124,100
Claims Adjuster$101,200
Compensation$86,710
Compliance Officer$111,000
Cost Estimator$82,730
Credit Analyst$132,600
Credit Counselor$63,580
Financial and Investment Analyst$105,800
Financial Examiner$198,700
Financial Risk Specialist$99,230
Financial Specialist$125,100
Fundraiser$80,840
Human Resources Specialist$111,000
Insurance Underwriter$82,070
Labor Relations Specialist$115,600
Loan Officer$92,890
Logistician$104,800
Management Analyst$126,100
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$98,090
Meeting$76,970
Personal Financial Advisor$105,000
Project Management Specialist$104,900
Property Appraiser and Assessor$108,000
Training and Development Specialist$80,980

Computer and mathematical

Actuary$166,200
Computer and Information Research Scientist$144,200
Computer Network Architect$137,700
Computer Network Support Specialist$91,370
Computer Occupation$156,600
Computer Systems Analyst$116,800
Computer User Support Specialist$80,950
Data Scientist$126,500
Database Administrator$118,500
Database Architect$150,000
Information Security Analyst$135,100
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$111,000
Operations Research Analyst$96,030
Software Developer$136,900
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$103,300
Statistician$140,700
Web and Digital Interface Designer$107,700
Web Developer$114,700

Architecture and engineering

Aerospace Engineer$157,600
Architect$102,000
Architectural and Civil Drafter$97,880
Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$100,900
Civil Engineer$103,900
Computer Hardware Engineer$163,400
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$97,620
Electrical Engineer$143,000
Electronics Engineer$157,000
Engineer$151,900
Industrial Engineer$103,300
Landscape Architect$85,100
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect$172,300
Mechanical Engineer$133,300
Nuclear Engineer$195,200

Life, physical, and social science

Atmospheric and Space Scientist$103,900
Biochemist and Biophysicist$120,100
Biological Scientist$84,590
Biological Technician$64,770
Chemical Technician$56,530
Chemist$149,900
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$107,000
Conservation Scientist$99,400
Economist$167,600
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$132,600
Epidemiologist$112,400
Forester$74,710
Historian$118,300
Life$79,230
Life Scientist$167,600
Materials Scientist$137,600
Medical Scientist$101,900
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$111,500
Physical Scientist$156,700
Physicist$157,000
Political Scientist$152,500
Psychologist$125,100
School Psychologist$107,500
Social Science Research Assistant$65,330
Social Scientist and Related Worker$128,400
Soil and Plant Scientist$107,100
Survey Researcher$102,400
Urban and Regional Planner$137,000
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$107,100

Community and social service

Child$73,550
Clergy$64,800
Community and Social Service Specialist$69,130
Community Health Worker$62,510
Counselor$93,720
Director$61,870
Educational$80,470
Health Education Specialist$103,300
Healthcare Social Worker$94,100
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$73,310
Rehabilitation Counselor$49,680
Religious Worker$47,430
Social and Human Service Assistant$59,460
Social Worker$96,380
Substance Abuse$60,450

Legal

Educational instruction and library

Adult Basic Education$62,940
Anthropology and Archeology Teacher$106,500
Architecture Teacher$84,950
Archivist$93,040
Area$101,700
Art$96,900
Biological Science Teacher$96,830
Business Teacher$128,400
Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,220
Chemistry Teacher$103,400
Communications Teacher$83,910
Computer Science Teacher$101,400
Curator$93,310
Economics Teacher$161,900
Education Teacher$80,810
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$83,130
Elementary School Teacher$96,580
Engineering Teacher$102,000
English Language and Literature Teacher$82,300
Environmental Science Teacher$99,300
Foreign Language and Literature Teacher$78,930
Health Specialties Teacher$167,500
History Teacher$85,550
Instructional Coordinator$106,000
Kindergarten Teacher$81,500
Law Teacher$134,100
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$96,550
Library Technician$61,040
Mathematical Science Teacher$81,880
Middle School Teacher$79,900
Museum Technician and Conservator$76,110
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$107,800
Philosophy and Religion Teacher$79,310
Physics Teacher$85,190
Political Science Teacher$102,300
Postsecondary Teacher$78,890
Preschool Teacher$62,150
Psychology Teacher$101,300
Secondary School Teacher$82,750
Self-Enrichment Teacher$66,430
Sociology Teacher$103,200
Special Education Teacher$97,910
Special Education Teacher$79,170
Special Education Teacher$99,670
Special Education Teacher$71,130
Substitute Teacher$49,790
Teacher and Instructor$93,040
Teaching Assistant$43,160
Teaching Assistant$46,920

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media

Audio and Video Technician$78,770
Broadcast Technician$108,300
Camera Operator$98,300
Coach and Scout$65,360
Editor$83,920
Film and Video Editor$98,830
Floral Designer$42,950
Graphic Designer$87,920
Interior Designer$98,450
Interpreter and Translator$110,000
Media and Communication Worker$67,450
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,460
Music Director and Composer$84,040
News Analyst$105,400
Photographer$111,000
Producer and Director$104,300
Public Relations Specialist$102,700
Set and Exhibit Designer$76,900
Sound Engineering Technician$106,600
Technical Writer$117,800
Writer and Author$129,300

Healthcare practitioners and technical

Anesthesiologist$202,600
Athletic Trainer$74,450
Audiologist$102,500
Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$99,380
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$76,560
Dental Hygienist$137,200
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$112,000
Dietetic Technician$40,810
Dietitian and Nutritionist$82,150
Emergency Medical Technician$46,650
Emergency Medicine Physician$318,200
Family Medicine Physician$233,400
General Internal Medicine Physician$223,300
Genetic Counselor$100,400
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$75,460
Health Technologist and Technician$55,920
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$152,000
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$113,600
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$75,740
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$128,700
Medical Records Specialist$72,040
Neurologist$332,000
Nuclear Medicine Technologist$116,600
Nurse Midwive$101,500
Nurse Practitioner$135,900
Obstetrician and Gynecologist$239,200
Occupational Therapist$109,200
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$50,790
Optician$61,310
Optometrist$134,800
Orthotist and Prosthetist$44,080
Paramedic$78,550
Pediatrician$79,240
Pharmacist$153,400
Pharmacy Technician$47,410
Physical Therapist$101,600
Physician$77,430
Physician Assistant$135,100
Podiatrist$265,700
Psychiatric Technician$67,430
Psychiatrist$183,100
Radiation Therapist$100,300
Radiologic Technologist and Technician$102,800
Radiologist$182,500
Recreational Therapist$95,640
Registered Nurse$102,500
Respiratory Therapist$112,000
Speech-Language Pathologist$109,400
Surgical Assistant$123,400
Surgical Technologist$77,520
Therapist$127,000
Veterinarian$134,500
Veterinary Technologist and Technician$61,270

Healthcare support

Dental Assistant$60,580
Healthcare Support Worker$73,590
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$42,700
Massage Therapist$64,110
Medical Assistant$51,050
Medical Equipment Preparer$48,670
Medical Transcriptionist$45,110
Nursing Assistant$47,700
Occupational Therapy Aide$39,620
Occupational Therapy Assistant$66,390
Orderly$39,250
Pharmacy Aide$59,960
Phlebotomist$51,980
Physical Therapist Aide$38,950
Physical Therapist Assistant$63,400
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$49,080

Protective service

Crossing Guard and Flagger$40,800
Detective and Criminal Investigator$160,800
Firefighter$75,870
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$126,600
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$134,800
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$97,640
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$83,710
Lifeguard$60,400
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$88,650
Private Detective and Investigator$72,720
Protective Service Worker$88,570
School Bus Monitor$41,720
Security Guard$64,210

Food preparation and serving

Bartender$53,920
Chef and Head Cook$76,420
Cook$44,670
Cook$45,450
Cook$46,130
Cook$42,450
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$39,080
Dishwasher$38,670
Fast Food and Counter Worker$37,430
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$57,170
Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$38,580
Food Preparation Worker$39,600
Food Server$37,920
Host and Hostess$37,570
Waiter and Waitress$47,850

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,950
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$68,300
Grounds Maintenance Worker$44,470
Janitor and Cleaner$38,520
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$48,790
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$42,260

Personal care and service

Amusement and Recreation Attendant$37,960
Animal Caretaker$44,210
Animal Trainer$38,200
Baggage Porter and Bellhop$38,170
Childcare Worker$47,340
Concierge$38,230
Costume Attendant$53,290
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,210
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$62,090
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$56,670
Hairdresser$54,570
Locker Room$50,440
Makeup Artist$95,730
Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,620
Personal Care and Service Worker$43,880
Recreation Worker$46,460
Residential Advisor$38,480
Shampooer$38,870
Skincare Specialist$77,480
Tour and Travel Guide$49,210
Usher$37,930

Sales and related

Advertising Sales Agent$75,030
Cashier$38,880
Counter and Rental Clerk$53,760
Demonstrator and Product Promoter$39,750
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$88,420
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$58,470
Insurance Sales Agent$84,530
Real Estate Sales Agent$123,800
Retail Salesperson$38,500
Sales Representative$92,940
Sales Representative$80,010
Sales Representatives of Service$76,770
Security$72,010
Travel Agent$61,560

Office and administrative support

Bill and Account Collector$62,230
Billing and Posting Clerk$64,330
Bookkeeping$65,180
Brokerage Clerk$95,450
Cargo and Freight Agent$76,250
Courier and Messenger$45,210
Court$66,130
Customer Service Representative$48,250
Data Entry Keyer$55,170
Dispatcher$72,260
Eligibility Interviewer$74,080
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$90,850
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$79,200
Hotel$47,060
Human Resources Assistant$59,050
Information and Record Clerk$70,490
Interviewer$49,730
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$99,280
Library Assistant$59,390
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$77,080
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$49,240
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,180
New Accounts Clerk$60,990
Office and Administrative Support Worker$68,600
Office Clerk$55,040
Office Machine Operator$41,460
Order Clerk$49,150
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$74,670
Postal Service Clerk$67,790
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Mail Sorter$66,750
Procurement Clerk$62,880
Production$72,660
Proofreader and Copy Marker$68,120
Public Safety Telecommunicator$59,080
Receptionist and Information Clerk$49,060
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$46,550
Secretary and Administrative Assistant$59,910
Shipping$49,660
Switchboard Operator$54,700
Telephone Operator$49,330
Teller$45,590
Word Processor and Typist$49,180

Construction and extraction

Brickmason and Blockmason$64,450
Carpenter$61,710
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$61,680
Construction and Building Inspector$86,200
Construction Laborer$50,020
Electrician$78,970
Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$122,600
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$86,520
Glazier$78,390
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$60,240
Helpers--Brickmason$41,430
Helpers--Electrician$48,300
Helpers--Pipelayer$45,440
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$74,610
Painter$59,520
Paving$91,280
Pipelayer$55,470
Plumber$101,000
Roofer$61,750
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$61,240

Installation, maintenance, and repair

Production

Baker$44,040
Butcher and Meat Cutter$48,760
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$80,030
Inspector$59,730
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,790
Machinist$72,900
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$50,330
Prepress Technician and Worker$101,000
Print Binding and Finishing Worker$108,100
Printing Press Operator$116,600
Production Worker$109,500
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$90,470
Tailor$57,720
Welder$60,180

Transportation and material moving

Air Traffic Controller$47,760
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$41,750
Bus Driver$55,450
Bus Driver$55,580
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$42,710
Driver/Sales Worker$41,600
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,310
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$64,170
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$83,720
Laborer and Freight$45,740
Light Truck Driver$49,330
Motor Vehicle Operator$69,870
Packer and Packager$40,910
Parking Attendant$37,220
Passenger Attendant$52,730
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$55,490
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$45,700
Stocker and Order Filler$39,640
Transportation Inspector$89,960
Transportation Worker$51,730

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in District of Columbia?

About $111,100 a year ($53.42 an hour): the average of the 465 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.

What are the highest paying jobs in District of Columbia?

Neurologist ($332,000), Emergency Medicine Physician ($318,200), Podiatrist ($265,700).

What are the most common jobs in District of Columbia?

Business Operations Specialist (37,790 jobs), General and Operations Manager (36,150 jobs), Lawyer (33,070 jobs).

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.