Local Salary Data

Electrical Engineers Salary in Washington D.C., DC

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$200,000
1 filings
DOL Median (Washington D.C., DC)
$200,000
vs National
+133.9%
National: $85,509
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$136,986
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$200,000
+133.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Electrical Engineers in Washington D.C., DC earns $200,000 in nominal terms, which is 133.9% above the national average of $85,509. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $136,986 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Washington D.C., DC

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
JEFFERSON IP LAW, LLP$200,0001

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Electrical Engineers make in Washington D.C., DC?

The median Electrical Engineers salary in Washington D.C., DC is $200,000 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Washington D.C., DC a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?

A Electrical Engineers in Washington D.C., DC earns 133.9% more than the national median of $85,509, or $136,986 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.