Median DOL Salary
$100,034
Total DOL Filings
705
Companies Hiring
389
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Washington D.C., DC$100,034
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Washington D.C., DC is 64.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Washington D.C.
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Service Administrative Company | 67 | $99,868 | Other | |
| Randstad Technologies, LLC | 26 | $110,000 | Other | |
| NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. | 20 | $77,771 | Other | |
| BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION SOLUTIONS | 17 | $73,018 | Other | |
| Antra Inc | 15 | $84,500 | Other | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 13 | $114,587 | Other | |
| BIG SKY GLOBAL LLC | 12 | $75,000 | Other | |
| BLOOMBERG LP | 12 | $139,000 | Other | |
| iStream Solutions Inc. | 11 | $94,453 | Other | |
| NB CONSULTANTS | 11 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Sidley Austin (US) LLP | 11 | $220,000 | Other | |
| EZEN Computer Services Inc. | 10 | $70,616 | Other | |
| SMK SOFT INC | 10 | $88,754 | Other | |
| VSQUARE INFOTECH INC | 8 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | 8 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Oxfam-America, Inc. | 7 | $75,000 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 7 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| KPMG LLP | 6 | $85,000 | Other | |
| ERP Analysts, Inc. | 6 | $90,000 | Other | |
| BlueCart Inc. | 6 | $80,579 | Other | |
| Sysintelli Inc. | 6 | $85,000 | Other | |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 6 | $82,000 | Other | |
| World Learning | 5 | $62,296 | Other | |
| PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF INC. | 5 | $73,736 | Other | |
| ASTA CRS, Inc | 5 | $74,162 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Washington D.C.
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $171,903 | -10.4% | 20 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $122,900 | -36% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $80,500 | -30.6% | 5 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $80,080 | -18.1% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $80,000 | -25.1% | 19 |
| Management Analysts | $78,083 | -37.8% | 25 |
| Civil Engineers | $77,896 | -23.8% | 15 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $75,000 | -29.8% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $56,237 | -45.4% | 14 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $43,894 | -50.4% | 6 |
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 | $171,903 | $117,741 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $122,900 | $84,178 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $80,500 | $55,137 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $80,080 | $54,849 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $80,000 | $54,795 |
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.