Median DOL Salary
$89,934
Total DOL Filings
1,662
Companies Hiring
913
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Washington DC, DC$89,934
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Washington DC, DC is 47.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Washington DC
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appsboat Inc | 35 | $80,777 | Other | |
| SWANKTEK INC | 20 | $83,470 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 19 | $105,645 | Other | |
| SSTech LLC | 18 | $96,595 | Other | |
| IHS Global Inc. | 18 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Persistent Systems Inc. | 18 | $77,979 | Other | |
| KFORCE INC. | 16 | $87,360 | Other | |
| People Tech Group Inc | 14 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Experis US LLC | 14 | $83,699 | Other | |
| menschForce LLC | 13 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Populus Group LLC | 13 | $107,016 | Other | |
| GSSR Inc | 13 | $90,000 | Other | |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | 13 | $123,943 | Other | |
| Idexcel Inc | 13 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Lab49, Inc. | 12 | $130,000 | Other | |
| CVS Rx Services | 12 | $114,400 | Other | |
| VSQUARE INFOTECH INC | 12 | $60,000 | Other | |
| FINNEGAN | 11 | $159,994 | Other | |
| Vista Applied Solutions Group, Inc. | 11 | $86,632 | Other | |
| ANIRA SOLUTIONS INC | 10 | $82,000 | Other | |
| SHOTO DC LLC | 10 | $67,000 | Other | |
| American University | 10 | $73,640 | Other | |
| LOVING CARE CDC | 10 | $48,040 | Other | |
| Vied Technologies Inc | 10 | $85,000 | Other | |
| JOINT VENTURE SOLUTIONS LLC | 10 | $51,855 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Washington DC
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $165,000 | -14% | 16 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,470 | -25.8% | 6 |
| Pharmacists | $117,645 | -16.9% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $100,000 | -40.2% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $100,000 | -13.8% | 11 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $93,196 | -12.8% | 8 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $85,000 | -14.4% | 8 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $84,484 | -20.9% | 22 |
| Economists | $80,424 | -50.5% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $77,000 | -38.7% | 35 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $70,500 | -31.6% | 18 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $68,750 | -43.9% | 6 |
| Compliance Officers | $68,620 | -33.4% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,500 | -33% | 17 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $61,050 | -37.6% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $56,402 | -32.3% | 16 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $54,836 | -46.2% | 6 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $52,500 | N/A | 6 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $52,153 | -41% | 6 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $51,085 | -48.8% | 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 DC, DC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Washington DC, 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 | $165,000 | $113,014 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,470 | $97,582 |
| Pharmacists | $117,645 | $80,579 |
| General and Operations Managers | $100,000 | $68,493 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $100,000 | $68,493 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Washington DC, DC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Washington DC, DC
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.