DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$130,000
vs National
+37.4%
National: $94,630BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$89,041
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$130,000
+37.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,630
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Aerospace Engineers in District of Columbia earns $130,000 in nominal terms, which is 37.4% above the national average of $94,630. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $89,041 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FINNEGAN, HENDERSON, FARABOW, GARRETT & DUNNER, LLP | $180,000 | 1 |
| JAPAN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT INSTITUTE, USA | $130,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Aerospace Engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median Aerospace Engineers salary in District of Columbia is $130,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Aerospace Engineers?
A Aerospace Engineers in District of Columbia earns 37.4% more than the national median of $94,630, or $89,041 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.