DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$72,312
vs National
-7%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,528
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,312
-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, DC earns $72,312 in nominal terms, which is 7% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,528 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JAPAN ELECTRIC POWER INFORMATION CENTER, USA | $160,000 | 1 |
| Bowhead Logistics Solutions, LLC | $93,381 | 2 |
| Vermont Energy Investment Corporation | $91,395 | 4 |
| CPCS TRANSCOM INC. | $91,395 | 1 |
| PEER Consultants, P.C. | $85,900 | 4 |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | $85,189 | 7 |
| CAF INC | $82,000 | 1 |
| ENIWARE, LLC | $76,960 | 4 |
| Interface Engineering Inc. | $75,151 | 4 |
| JVL CONTRACTORS LLC | $75,000 | 1 |
| Setty & Associates International, PLLC | $73,869 | 15 |
| ATSITE INC. | $72,744 | 4 |
| Alphatec PC | $71,371 | 2 |
| Fort Myer Construction Corporation | $68,630 | 2 |
| METROPOLITAN ENGINEERING, INC. | $67,209 | 3 |
| SOLENA FUELS CORPORATION | $65,374 | 1 |
| SMITHGROUPJJR, INC. SUBSIDIARY OF SMITHGROUP CO., INC | $65,262 | 4 |
| Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. | $63,939 | 27 |
| AED, INC. | $63,440 | 1 |
| SMITHGROUP JJR, INC., SUB OF SMITHGROUP, CO. INC. | $63,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Washington, DC?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Washington, DC is $72,312 based on 30 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Washington, DC earns 7% less than the national median of $77,792, or $49,528 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.