Median DOL Salary
$104,085
Total DOL Filings
545
Companies Hiring
303
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Washington, D.C., DC$104,085
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Washington, D.C., DC is 70.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Washington, D.C.
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICMA Retirement Corp | 28 | $99,907 | Other | |
| American University | 24 | $73,640 | Other | |
| NB CONSULTANTS | 20 | $110,000 | Other | |
| ERP Analysts, Inc. | 18 | $90,000 | Other | |
| The SPHERE Institute | 13 | $72,301 | Other | |
| Comcast Cable Communications LLC | 11 | $105,267 | Other | |
| Sirius XM Radio LLC | 11 | $125,000 | Other | |
| LEE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | 11 | $50,500 | Other | |
| AKQA, Inc. | 10 | $85,000 | Other | |
| BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION SOLUTIONS | 9 | $73,018 | Other | |
| NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. | 9 | $77,771 | Other | |
| Population Services International | 9 | $94,600 | Other | |
| ISAAC GROUP LLC | 8 | $68,640 | Other | |
| Annexa, Inc. | 8 | $140,000 | Other | |
| DATANET SYSTEMS INC. | 8 | $86,820 | Other | |
| McKinsey & Company Inc. United States | 6 | $143,520 | Other | |
| BRIGHT START CHILD CARE,LLC. | 6 | $65,520 | Other | |
| SNAP Inc | 6 | $140,000 | Other | |
| Steptoe & Johnson LLP | 6 | $210,000 | Other | |
| Universal Service Administrative Company | 6 | $99,868 | Other | |
| MedStar Health Research Institute | 5 | $73,665 | Other | |
| Oxfam-America, Inc. | 5 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Baker & McKenzie LLP | 5 | $190,000 | Other | |
| TekBank Consultants Inc | 5 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | 5 | $210,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Washington, D.C.
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $200,000 | +4.2% | 27 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | -1.6% | 5 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $100,000 | +2.3% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $94,270 | -8.5% | 8 |
| Management Analysts | $86,000 | -31.5% | 9 |
| Occupational Therapists | $73,840 | -25.6% | 8 |
| Compliance Officers | $68,059 | -33.9% | 6 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $56,007 | -12% | 12 |
| Landscape Architects | $50,500 | -49.6% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $42,370 | -49.2% | 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 Washington, D.C., DC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Washington, D.C., 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $200,000 | $136,986 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | $89,041 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $100,000 | $68,493 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $94,270 | $64,568 |
| Management Analysts | $86,000 | $58,904 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.