Median DOL Salary
$90,842
Total DOL Filings
524
Companies Hiring
354
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Washington, DC, DC$90,842
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Washington, DC, DC is 49.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experis US LLC | 20 | $83,699 | Other | |
| Universal Service Administrative Company | 12 | $99,868 | Other | |
| Aktra, Inc. | 11 | $81,425 | Other | |
| Optum Services, Inc. | 11 | $108,680 | Other | |
| AKQA, Inc. | 9 | $85,000 | Other | |
| LIVINGSOCIAL INC. | 8 | $90,000 | Other | |
| ICMA Retirement Corp | 7 | $99,907 | Other | |
| American University | 7 | $73,640 | Other | |
| Orasys LLC | 5 | $96,000 | Other | |
| Comcast Cable Communications LLC | 5 | $105,267 | Other | |
| NB CONSULTANTS | 5 | $110,000 | Other | |
| New York Technology Partners Inc | 5 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP | 5 | $190,000 | Other | |
| M.C. Dean, Inc. | 5 | $78,000 | Other | |
| OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP SECRETARIAT | 5 | $145,863 | Other | |
| Ropes & Gray LLP | 5 | $190,867 | Other | |
| The SPHERE Institute | 5 | $72,301 | Other | |
| ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE WASHINGTON, INC. | 5 | $70,720 | Other | |
| Novalink Solutions | 4 | $79,040 | Other | |
| NovaGigs, Inc. | 4 | $85,800 | Other | |
| Han Group LLC | 4 | $65,500 | Other | |
| Mphasis Corporation | 4 | $80,388 | Staffing | |
| WORLD VISION INC. | 4 | $80,734 | Other | |
| Tides Center | 4 | $74,173 | Other | |
| Viewsoft Inc. | 4 | $70,803 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Washington, DC
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $185,000 | -3.6% | 9 |
| Political Scientists | $90,000 | -41.3% | 11 |
| Economists | $80,000 | -50.8% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,244 | -33.2% | 9 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $67,501 | -36.8% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $64,189 | -48.9% | 11 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $56,580 | -45.1% | 12 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $50,000 | -48.9% | 5 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $44,491 | -30.1% | 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 | $185,000 | $126,712 |
| Political Scientists | $90,000 | $61,644 |
| Economists | $80,000 | $54,795 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,244 | $46,742 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $67,501 | $46,233 |
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.