DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$86,381
vs National
+8%
National: $80,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,165
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,381
+8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$80,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Industrial Engineers in Washington, DC earns $86,381 in nominal terms, which is 8% above the national average of $80,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,165 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MOTIVATE DESIGN LLC | $105,000 | 2 |
| GOVT. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS | $104,752 | 1 |
| STRATEGIC BUILDING SOLUTIONS | $95,000 | 6 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $90,221 | 1 |
| GOVT. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DEPT. OF CORREC | $88,166 | 3 |
| HKA Global LLC | $84,595 | 1 |
| GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | $83,731 | 2 |
| REESE COMMUNICATION COMPANIES LLC | $72,000 | 1 |
| Origin Consulting, LLC | $69,534 | 2 |
| ABC IMAGING OF WASHINGTON | $64,938 | 1 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN OPERATIONS SUPPORT, INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Industrial Engineers make in Washington, DC?
The median Industrial Engineers salary in Washington, DC is $86,381 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Industrial Engineers?
A Industrial Engineers in Washington, DC earns 8% more than the national median of $80,000, or $59,165 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.