Median DOL Salary
$90,339
Total DOL Filings
104
Companies Hiring
86
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Washington D.C, DC$90,339
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Washington D.C, DC is 48.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Washington D.C
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUANTUM INFOTECH INC. | 9 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Excyl Inc | 5 | $96,554 | Other | |
| Baker & McKenzie LLP | 5 | $190,000 | Other | |
| Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company LLC | 5 | $24,960 | Other | |
| Vied Technologies Inc | 5 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 3 | $69,200 | Other | |
| GLOBAL DATA MART INC | 3 | $68,250 | Other | |
| Vista Applied Solutions Group, Inc. | 2 | $86,632 | Other | |
| Populus Group LLC | 2 | $107,016 | Other | |
| Varnar, Inc | 2 | $66,000 | Other | |
| Idexcel Inc | 2 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Dataformix Technologies, Inc. | 2 | $69,826 | Other | |
| ISYNC SOLUTIONS INC | 2 | $62,000 | Other | |
| Mergen IT LLC | 2 | $75,795 | Other | |
| iStream Solutions Inc. | 1 | $94,453 | Other | |
| RANCS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 1 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Econtenti, Inc. | 1 | $78,478 | Other | |
| HERMITAGE INFO TECH LLC | 1 | $81,994 | Other | |
| IT Resources Inc | 1 | $85,426 | Other | |
| Cyma Systems Inc | 1 | $83,383 | Other | |
| Medallia, Inc. | 1 | $133,453 | Other | |
| Multivision LLC | 1 | $75,000 | Other | |
| HORIZON INTERNATIONAL TRADING INC | 1 | $68,640 | Other | |
| Vensai Technologies Inc | 1 | $69,742 | Other | |
| TERRA INFOTECH INC | 1 | $67,200 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Washington D.C
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $160,000 | -16.6% | 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 | $160,000 | $109,589 |
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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.