Mechanical Engineers Salary in Washington D.C, DC - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Washington D.C, DC)

$83,782

vs National

+7.7%

National: $77,792

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$57,385

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$83,782

+7.7% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$77,792

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in Washington D.C, DC earns $83,782 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,385 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

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation	$91,395	4
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC.	$70,495	9

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Washington D.C, DC is $83,782 based on 1 DOL filings.

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

A Mechanical Engineers in Washington D.C, DC earns 7.7% more than the national median of $77,792, or $57,385 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.