Median DOL Salary
$85,708
Total DOL Filings
38
Companies Hiring
25
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Washington, D.C, DC$85,708
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Washington, D.C, DC is 40.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Washington, D.C
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Chemical Society | 7 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Unify Inc. | 4 | $79,000 | Other | |
| ERP Analysts, Inc. | 3 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Techligent Systems, Inc. | 2 | $64,480 | Other | |
| WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI | 2 | $180,000 | Other | |
| QUADRANT 4 CLOUD, INC. | 2 | $66,300 | Other | |
| GEMINIITLABS INC | 2 | $60,000 | Other | |
| WSP USA Inc | 1 | $86,570 | Other | |
| MaxisIT, Inc. | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Primesoft, Inc | 1 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Brunswick Group LLC | 1 | $93,271 | Other | |
| Straughan Environmental, Inc. | 1 | $70,000 | Other | |
| AVEnterprise, Inc | 1 | $84,240 | Other | |
| HUDSON INSTITUTE | 1 | $57,013 | Other | |
| Satya Marg Solutions, Inc | 1 | $80,000 | Other | |
| HNTB Corporation | 1 | $88,025 | Other | |
| MGMC LLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN MEDIC | 1 | $96,158 | Other | |
| HRK Solutions LLC | 1 | $76,586 | Other | |
| FUSION PLUS INC | 1 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Primus Global Services Inc. | 1 | $79,000 | Other | |
| WEB YOGA INC | 1 | $61,000 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 1 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE | 1 | $58,500 | Other | |
| BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION SOLUTIONS | 1 | $73,018 | 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 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.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Washington, D.C, 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.