Median DOL Salary
$142,018
Total DOL Filings
8
Companies Hiring
6
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Washingon, DC$142,018
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Washingon, DC is 133.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Washingon
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indus, Inc. | 3 | $80,000 | Other | |
| WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITHY (W | 1 | $121,002 | Other | |
| Hunt Alternatives | 1 | $150,000 | Other | |
| Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA | 1 | $125,000 | Other | |
| Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | 1 | $215,000 | Other | |
| JAPAN ELECTRIC POWER INFORMATION CENTER, USA | 1 | $155,000 | Other |
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 Washingon, DC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Washingon, 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.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Washingon, DC stacks up against other major hiring markets.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.