metro Area

Salaries in District of Columbia

Browse salary data for 479 occupations in the District of Columbia area. The average median salary across all occupations is $86,212.

Occupations

479

Avg Median Salary

$86,212

Highest Paying

$236,610

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in District of Columbia

All Occupations in District of Columbia

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$236,61090
Physicians, Pathologists$228,30070
Family Medicine Physicians$212,830N/A
General Internal Medicine Physicians$209,250620
Psychiatrists$193,470240
Computer and Information Systems Managers$191,8805,060
Lawyers$191,88033,430
Nuclear Engineers$189,800240
Emergency Management Directors$185,810130
Public Relations Managers$185,8108,640
Financial Managers$181,2107,950
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$181,060300
Sales Engineers$179,490N/A
Financial Examiners$177,550590
Architectural and Engineering Managers$176,9501,290
Aerospace Engineers$175,350330
Human Resources Managers$174,4002,260
Purchasing Managers$171,9101,180
Managers, All Other$171,91018,180
Marketing Managers$168,0803,730
Engineers, All Other$167,2702,640
General and Operations Managers$167,27036,060
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$166,750400
Natural Sciences Managers$164,6501,650
Life Scientists, All Other$164,260N/A
Economists$162,6103,010
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$161,8301,530
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$161,570400
Medical and Health Services Managers$161,0502,170
Compensation and Benefits Managers$160,800150
Physical Scientists, All Other$157,980860
Database Architects$157,080800
Mathematicians$154,48050
Sales Managers$154,3201,470
Optometrists$154,30060
Computer and Information Research Scientists$153,630330
Computer Hardware Engineers$153,630160
Actuaries$153,340200
Physicists$153,340570
Chemists$153,320250
Political Scientists$153,3203,250
Veterinarians$153,200100
Industrial Production Managers$152,22040
Pediatricians, General$147,060N/A
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$145,480500
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$144,190600
Pharmacists$141,560820
Computer Network Architects$140,0501,180
Electrical Engineers$138,860520
Computer Occupations, All Other$137,61017,210
Data Scientists$137,1203,580
Fundraising Managers$136,1501,100
Software Developers$136,0408,250
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$135,810130
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$134,7601,250
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$134,620180
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$133,7201,880
Statisticians$133,680610
Education Administrators, All Other$133,680890
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$132,100760
Nurse Practitioners$131,380790
Physician Assistants$131,070620
Mechanical Engineers$130,000590
Training and Development Managers$129,890220
Urban and Regional Planners$129,750140
Construction Managers$128,770950
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$128,490620
Database Administrators$128,440550
Dental Hygienists$127,900330
Information Security Analysts$127,7602,010
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$126,560360
Art Directors$126,520N/A
Environmental Engineers$125,980170
Administrative Services Managers$125,8201,060
Management Analysts$125,50020,330
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$125,030N/A
Labor Relations Specialists$124,930310
Financial Specialists, All Other$123,4502,530
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$122,4401,480
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$122,3202,700
Writers and Authors$121,1601,240
Web Developers$121,000700
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$119,020280
Industrial Engineers$118,960130
Audiologists$118,25050
Psychologists, All Other$117,960190
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$117,96040
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$117,9601,830
Historians$117,960260
Budget Analysts$117,9601,720
Logisticians$117,5001,100
Operations Research Analysts$115,9802,190
Printing Press Operators$115,770350
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$115,710270
Facilities Managers$115,710820
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$114,750N/A
Financial Risk Specialists$114,550160
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$114,4801,340
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$114,44030
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$114,1401,480
Computer Systems Analysts$114,1101,590
Advertising and Promotions Managers$113,53090
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$111,260130
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$110,830500
Health Education Specialists$110,620600
Photographers$110,530270
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$110,130750
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$109,120310
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$107,490150
Production Workers, All Other$107,10070
Social Workers, All Other$107,060300
Speech-Language Pathologists$106,950410
Financial and Investment Analysts$106,8403,860
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$106,81038,240
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$106,720N/A
Nurse Midwives$106,58070
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$106,5301,750
Crane and Tower Operators$106,15050
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$106,130180
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$105,820160
Surgical Assistants$105,080110
Property Appraisers and Assessors$105,000120
Registered Nurses$104,5509,790
Respiratory Therapists$104,240360
Transportation Inspectors$103,970140
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$103,780130
Credit Analysts$103,53060
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$103,3502,060
Project Management Specialists$103,1906,120
Accountants and Auditors$103,0309,600
Compliance Officers$103,0104,200
Food Scientists and Technologists$102,500N/A
Human Resources Specialists$102,5007,130
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$102,500150
Barbers$102,360N/A
Loan Officers$102,200420
Civil Engineers$102,1701,840
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$102,03050
Instructional Coordinators$102,0101,260
Machinists$101,810230
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$101,62090
Sound Engineering Technicians$101,55090
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$101,1702,040
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$100,940310
Personal Financial Advisors$100,840650
Soil and Plant Scientists$100,82060
Physical Therapists$100,760850
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$100,740N/A
School Psychologists$100,720280
Insurance Underwriters$100,660100
Film and Video Editors$100,270400
Landscape Architects$100,11070
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100,0701,340
Producers and Directors$99,9002,810
Social and Community Service Managers$99,700690
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$99,550100
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$99,3005,880
Occupational Therapists$99,290530
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$99,080550
Prepress Technicians and Workers$98,780170
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$98,68070
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$98,500240
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$98,39080
Epidemiologists$98,340100
Public Relations Specialists$97,80018,110
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$97,740140
Acupuncturists$97,080N/A
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$96,880470
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$96,710110
Survey Researchers$96,670140
Radiation Therapists$96,640100
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$96,56050
Broadcast Technicians$96,520290
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$96,3301,250
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$96,240200
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$95,930660
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95,740200
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$94,7303,540
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$93,740940
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$93,170970
Healthcare Social Workers$92,600490
Archivists$92,100190
Recreational Therapists$92,01060
Web and Digital Interface Designers$91,820660
Construction and Building Inspectors$91,630300
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance$91,29080
Therapists, All Other$90,92050
Graphic Designers$90,7101,280
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$89,18070
Technical Writers$89,180550
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$89,160410
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88,920350
Architectural and Civil Drafters$88,430540
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$88,3304,830
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$88,2801,050
Genetic Counselors$87,52040
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$87,170360
Computer Network Support Specialists$86,730640
Counselors, All Other$86,240N/A
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$86,0401,900
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$86,010140
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$85,5204,640
Brokerage Clerks$85,480N/A
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$85,380190
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84,560340
Training and Development Specialists$84,4601,930
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$84,460620
Cost Estimators$84,410360
Protective Service Workers, All Other$84,36090
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$83,390370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$83,3405,570
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$83,000330
Biological Scientists, All Other$82,760900
Computer Programmers$82,5801,000
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$82,4001,140
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$82,2803,910
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$82,230170
Curators$81,990140
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81,950640
Electricians$81,9502,130
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$81,810460
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$81,620370
Editors$81,5803,580
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$81,470N/A
Interpreters and Translators$81,140160
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$81,030230
Paramedics$80,950N/A
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$80,880N/A
Special Education Teachers, All Other$80,670100
Legal Support Workers, All Other$80,5001,910
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$80,41070
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,2801,800
Food Service Managers$80,0401,260
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$79,670130
Firefighters$79,4301,430
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,360420
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79,100220
Interior Designers$79,060530
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,9202,800
History Teachers, Postsecondary$78,880160
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$78,860N/A
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,7702,960
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,700240
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$78,630970
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78,550370
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$78,290660
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,0901,510
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$77,870120
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77,750320
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$77,730120
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$77,520380
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,370310
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77,3704,000
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,270N/A
Dietitians and Nutritionists$77,010260
Computer User Support Specialists$76,8803,690
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,62050
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$76,490450
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$76,450340
Sheet Metal Workers$76,450150
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$76,420N/A
Glaziers$76,320N/A
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$76,270380
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75,210180
Insurance Sales Agents$75,180510
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$75,050640
Athletic Trainers$74,990120
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,930250
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74,80090
Physicians, All Other$74,6502,620
Billing and Posting Clerks$74,560550
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$74,470160
Rehabilitation Counselors$74,410310
Museum Technicians and Conservators$74,300520
Advertising Sales Agents$74,170270
Chefs and Head Cooks$74,0001,940
Lodging Managers$73,090280
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$72,950340
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,720640
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$72,700N/A
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$72,23040
Audio and Video Technicians$72,030670
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$72,0102,400
Community Health Workers$71,550320
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$71,270380
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$71,030270
Fundraisers$70,8602,660
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70,790780
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$70,680180
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$70,4201,170
Lighting Technicians$70,19060
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$70,030180
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$70,030110
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$69,2201,810
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$69,210350
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$69,050560
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$68,750N/A
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$68,350990
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$67,830460
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$67,440440
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$67,1001,330
Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,75060
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$66,140980
Carpenters$66,1001,270
Postal Service Clerks$65,770130
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65,57090
Surgical Technologists$65,450270
Psychiatric Technicians$65,060450
Clergy$64,990300
Medical Records Specialists$64,690370
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$64,360N/A
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$64,100330
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$63,92070
Travel Agents$63,770140
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63,740290
Social Science Research Assistants$63,6301,740
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,610830
Procurement Clerks$63,610260
Security Guards$63,13016,160
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$62,4701,870
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$62,40040
Massage Therapists$62,220N/A
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$61,920130
Credit Counselors$61,810130
Set and Exhibit Designers$61,800260
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$61,780130
Self-Enrichment Teachers$61,480480
Foresters$61,44070
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,03030
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$60,960760
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60,860190
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,6004,680
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$60,170N/A
Surveyors$59,860N/A
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,810420
Coaches and Scouts$59,740650
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,120N/A
Opticians, Dispensing$59,11060
Library Technicians$58,780460
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,770N/A
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,700330
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$58,640350
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$58,49040
Postal Service Mail Carriers$58,3901,020
Medical Equipment Repairers$57,900100
File Clerks$57,560180
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57,510140
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$57,380N/A
Social and Human Service Assistants$57,2101,880
Roofers$57,150140
Public Safety Telecommunicators$56,71060
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$56,63050
Dental Assistants$56,500510
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56,490290
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$56,3502,850
Biological Technicians$55,910200
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$55,900160
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55,81050
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,80012,130
Pharmacy Aides$55,59080
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55,3501,340
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$55,140200
Skincare Specialists$54,990250
Bartenders$54,9304,890
Physical Therapist Assistants$54,66060
Bus Drivers, School$54,450530
Medical Equipment Preparers$54,390220
Pipelayers$54,130110
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53,870550
Office Clerks, General$53,1106,340
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53,020860
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$52,90040
Library Assistants, Clerical$52,890100
Passenger Attendants$52,730770
Tour and Travel Guides$52,140230
Data Entry Keyers$51,860320
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$51,80040
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50,470120
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$50,390N/A
Medical Assistants$49,7402,530
Construction Laborers$49,5202,260
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$49,290N/A
Customer Service Representatives$49,2107,020
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,1801,510
Counter and Rental Clerks$49,130670
Helpers--Carpenters$48,89050
Chemical Technicians$48,74040
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,34030
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$48,270830
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$48,230380
Costume Attendants$48,19080
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48,0601,010
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,980710
Transportation Workers, All Other$47,960370
Order Clerks$47,930120
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$47,930640
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,900200
Telephone Operators$47,890N/A
Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,880160
Light Truck Drivers$47,620570
Word Processors and Typists$47,570120
Helpers--Electricians$47,510280
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47,320760
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,2401,610
Manicurists and Pedicurists$47,120N/A
Phlebotomists$47,110140
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,10080
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47,020280
Nursing Assistants$46,8602,550
Dietetic Technicians$46,100120
Emergency Medical Technicians$45,920410
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45,860N/A
Waiters and Waitresses$45,77010,540
Recreation Workers$45,760510
Pharmacy Technicians$45,670950
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,6001,560
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$45,510380
Childcare Workers$45,4001,010
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,340920
Cooks, Restaurant$45,2308,020
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,1401,210
Tire Repairers and Changers$45,11040
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,0902,770
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,8203,280
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44,650250
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$44,6401,330
Tellers$44,380520
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44,300N/A
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44,020500
Couriers and Messengers$44,010N/A
Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,9002,390
Real Estate Sales Agents$43,720450
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$43,59050
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43,580150
Floral Designers$42,96080
Orthotists and Prosthetists$42,540130
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,230120
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42,010N/A
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$41,61040
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$40,330N/A
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$40,330N/A
Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,210N/A
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$40,1601,010
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39,610580
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39,510110
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,42011,490
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$39,140360
Bakers$39,0901,000
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,9904,050
Stockers and Order Fillers$38,7603,400
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$38,610150
Food Preparation Workers$38,4403,320
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,39014,950
Religious Workers, All Other$38,39090
Cooks, Fast Food$38,3502,610
Cooks, Short Order$38,340N/A
Fast Food and Counter Workers$38,2407,390
Occupational Therapy Aides$38,220N/A
Residential Advisors$38,160900
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38,1604,040
Animal Caretakers$37,980430
Physical Therapist Aides$37,82030
Retail Salespersons$37,8004,470
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,5701,230
Dishwashers$37,5403,360
Cashiers$37,5407,310
Orderlies$37,45080
Medical Transcriptionists$37,070270
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,070260
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,9502,320
Concierges$36,6903,640
Parking Attendants$36,6102,010
School Bus Monitors$36,580N/A
Animal Trainers$36,540N/A
Shampooers$36,320200
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36,140270
Air Traffic Controllers$35,940700
Driver/Sales Workers$35,750820
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35,43060