Median DOL Salary
$94,902
Total DOL Filings
207
Companies Hiring
140
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
District of Columbia, DC$94,902
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in District of Columbia, DC is 55.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EZEN Computer Services Inc. | 20 | $70,616 | Other | |
| Kaiser Associates, Inc. | 10 | $66,331 | Other | |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | 8 | $123,943 | Other | |
| Mavin Technologies,Inc | 7 | $96,595 | Other | |
| Invexer Technology Inc. | 7 | $70,000 | Other | |
| American Institutes for Research | 6 | $69,930 | Other | |
| American University | 5 | $73,640 | Other | |
| Karwell Technologiies Inc | 5 | $73,750 | Other | |
| Savvy IT Group Inc | 4 | $79,510 | Other | |
| Crankfrog, LLC | 4 | $160,000 | Other | |
| Technology Ventures LLC | 4 | $97,500 | Other | |
| EXA DATA SOLUTIONS INC | 4 | $85,988 | Other | |
| Health IT 2 Business Solutions, LLC | 3 | $66,000 | Other | |
| BLOOMBERG LP | 3 | $139,000 | Other | |
| LTIMindtree Limited | 3 | $103,210 | Staffing | |
| Children's National Medical Center | 3 | $69,655 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 3 | $69,200 | Other | |
| GIV TO INC. | 2 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Navitas Business Consulting,Inc | 2 | $72,000 | Other | |
| Perkins Coie LLP | 2 | $146,000 | Other | |
| HKS, Inc. | 2 | $69,100 | Other | |
| Experis US LLC | 2 | $83,699 | Other | |
| LOUIS BERGER U.S., INC | 2 | $71,219 | Other | |
| EDUCATION BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. | 2 | $68,848 | Other | |
| Afiniti, Inc. | 2 | $120,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in District of Columbia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $72,207 | -42.5% | 14 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,000 | -40.8% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - District of Columbia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for District of Columbia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $236,610 | 90 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $228,300 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $212,830 | N/A |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $209,250 | 620 |
| Psychiatrists | $193,470 | 240 |
| Lawyers | $191,880 | 33,430 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $191,880 | 5,060 |
| Legal Occupations | $191,800 | 41,650 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $189,800 | 240 |
| Public Relations Managers | $185,810 | 8,640 |
Salary Trend in District of Columbia, DC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
District of Columbia, DC has a cost of living index of 146.0, which is 46% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $68,493 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $72,207 | $49,457 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,000 | $41,781 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how District of Columbia, DC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in District of Columbia, DC
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.