How much does a substance abuse make in District of Columbia?
$60,450a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in District of Columbia. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.06
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,060Median: $60,450Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,060 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| Median | $60,450 | $29.06 | |
| 75th | $83,570 | $40.18 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.91 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $65,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 18. Michigan | $61,690 |
| 19. Iowa | $60,880 |
| 20. Illinois | $60,730 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $60,450 |
| 22. Hawaii | $60,090 |
| 23. Maine | $59,970 |
| 24. Massachusetts | $59,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $29.06 ($60,450 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $60,450 against $59,350 nationally, 2% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for substance abuse pay?
District of Columbia ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays substance abuses the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $65,270 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.