Median DOL Salary
$53,880
Total DOL Filings
11
Companies Hiring
8
Cost of Living Index
146.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
WASHINGTON,DC, DC$53,880
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in WASHINGTON,DC, DC is 11.6% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in WASHINGTON,DC
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.C. HEALTH CARE, INC. | 4 | $38,000 | Other | |
| DC HEALTHCARE,INC | 2 | $38,000 | Other | |
| GLOBAL SUMI TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1 | $76,000 | Other | |
| Sriven Systems Inc | 1 | $75,000 | Other | |
| JNIT Technologies INC | 1 | $84,000 | Other | |
| INTERNATIONAL LEARNING SYSTEMS INC. | 1 | $54,080 | Other | |
| iTech US, Inc | 1 | $90,366 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in WASHINGTON,DC
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $38,000 | -48.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $38,000 | $26,027 |
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.