Salaries in District of Columbia

464 occupations · BLS OEWS May 2025

OccupationMean Salary
Family Medicine Physicians$321,950
Emergency Medicine Physicians$292,750
Neurologists$276,260
Radiologists$268,900
Lawyers$242,800
Anesthesiologists$239,320
Podiatrists$231,170
Public Relations Managers$217,060
Financial Managers$210,420
General Internal Medicine Physicians$207,560
Computer and Information Systems Managers$200,760
Marketing Managers$194,070
Human Resources Managers$187,830
Financial Examiners$187,240
Architectural and Engineering Managers$185,230
Psychiatrists$181,090
Managers, All Other$181,010
Nuclear Engineers$180,480
General and Operations Managers$179,130
Purchasing Managers$175,130
Economists$175,100
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$174,360
Life Scientists, All Other$174,210
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$171,730
Compensation and Benefits Managers$170,480
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$166,230
Emergency Management Directors$165,390
Advertising and Promotions Managers$164,740
Actuaries$164,460
Training and Development Managers$164,170
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$163,940
Medical and Health Services Managers$162,210
Computer Hardware Engineers$162,180
Sales Managers$162,050
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$160,720
Veterinarians$160,520
Fundraising Managers$157,530
Physicists$156,320
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$156,300
Aerospace Engineers$154,410
Political Scientists$154,300
Physicians, All Other$154,040
Natural Sciences Managers$153,450
Physical Scientists, All Other$152,480
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$152,460
Computer Occupations, All Other$151,310
Industrial Production Managers$150,610
Database Architects$149,300
Chemists$148,840
Computer and Information Research Scientists$148,690
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$148,210
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$148,110
Engineers, All Other$146,600
Nurse Practitioners$146,470
Physician Assistants$146,230
Computer Network Architects$145,960
Optometrists$145,590
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$144,980
Pharmacists$144,970
Personal Financial Advisors$144,800
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$144,650
Software Developers$144,430
Credit Analysts$144,010
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$143,760
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$143,640
Information Security Analysts$143,330
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$143,270
Electrical Engineers$142,760
Data Scientists$142,580
Administrative Services Managers$141,300
Materials Scientists$141,040
Construction Managers$140,780
Education Administrators, All Other$140,080
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$140,030
Mechanical Engineers$138,500
Statisticians$137,760
Urban and Regional Planners$135,050
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$133,190
Financial Specialists, All Other$130,810
Management Analysts$130,350
Writers and Authors$128,890
Computer Systems Analysts$128,240
Dental Hygienists$127,910
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$127,830
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$127,690
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$126,450
Psychologists, All Other$126,300
Budget Analysts$124,680
Labor Relations Specialists$124,610
Financial and Investment Analysts$123,890
Financial Risk Specialists$123,390
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$123,050
Facilities Managers$122,990
Epidemiologists$122,860
Accountants and Auditors$122,680
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$122,620
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$121,850
Biochemists and Biophysicists$121,400
Survey Researchers$121,060
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$120,640
Public Relations Specialists$120,200
Project Management Specialists$119,530
Insurance Sales Agents$119,380
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$119,310
Nurse Midwives$119,310
Web Developers$119,280
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$118,300
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$117,980
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$117,940
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$117,580
Audiologists$117,460
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$116,920
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$116,600
Web and Digital Interface Designers$116,540
Pediatricians, General$116,210
Human Resources Specialists$116,020
Industrial Engineers$115,810
Civil Engineers$115,810
Database Administrators$115,790
School Psychologists$115,760
Operations Research Analysts$115,120
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$115,070
Producers and Directors$115,040
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$114,770
Social and Community Service Managers$114,420
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$114,080
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$114,040
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$113,890
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$113,410
Compliance Officers$113,410
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$113,260
Instructional Coordinators$113,260
Historians$113,140
Speech-Language Pathologists$112,940
Physical Therapists$112,400
Radiation Therapists$112,400
Technical Writers$112,210
Surgical Assistants$110,920
Soil and Plant Scientists$110,880
Occupational Therapists$110,850
Biological Scientists, All Other$110,210
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$110,080
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$109,850
Logisticians$109,700
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$109,610
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$109,610
Therapists, All Other$109,520
Health Education Specialists$109,310
Editors$109,290
Production Workers, All Other$109,030
Property Appraisers and Assessors$108,770
Insurance Underwriters$108,350
Respiratory Therapists$108,020
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$107,950
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$107,660
Sound Engineering Technicians$107,510
Registered Nurses$106,980
Transportation Inspectors$106,370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$106,270
Printing Press Operators$104,930
Photographers$104,630
Legal Support Workers, All Other$104,310
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104,050
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$103,860
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$103,760
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$103,490
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$103,280
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$103,060
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$103,000
Interpreters and Translators$102,960
Landscape Architects$102,680
Interior Designers$102,040
Prepress Technicians and Workers$101,710
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$101,650
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,340
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$100,990
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$100,910
Social Workers, All Other$100,760
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$100,740
Computer Network Support Specialists$100,560
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$100,550
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$100,450
Curators$100,420
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$100,300
Loan Officers$100,150
Broadcast Technicians$99,760
Real Estate Sales Agents$99,500
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99,090
Conservation Scientists$99,050
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$98,860
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$98,230
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$97,920
History Teachers, Postsecondary$97,640
Music Directors and Composers$97,530
Architectural and Civil Drafters$96,900
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$96,780
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$96,550
Air Traffic Controllers$96,410
Film and Video Editors$96,280
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$96,230
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$95,530
Genetic Counselors$95,450
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$95,400
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$95,350
Food Service Managers$95,280
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$94,970
Graphic Designers$94,630
Advertising Sales Agents$94,310
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,910
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93,780
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$93,690
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$93,590
Archivists$93,530
Healthcare Social Workers$93,120
Construction and Building Inspectors$93,030
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$93,030
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$92,960
Counselors, All Other$92,780
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$92,390
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$92,350
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92,260
Cost Estimators$92,030
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$91,590
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$91,200
Fundraisers$90,400
Brokerage Clerks$89,610
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$89,400
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$89,180
Protective Service Workers, All Other$88,990
Electricians$88,860
Lodging Managers$88,850
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$88,700
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance$88,560
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$88,460
Private Detectives and Investigators$88,260
Recreational Therapists$88,060
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$87,950
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$87,940
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$87,810
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$87,500
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$87,060
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$86,820
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$86,500
Training and Development Specialists$86,030
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$85,910
Computer User Support Specialists$85,690
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$84,920
Dietitians and Nutritionists$84,530
Athletic Trainers$84,310
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,060
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$83,880
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$83,870
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$83,820
Skincare Specialists$83,730
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$83,340
Coaches and Scouts$83,290
Foresters$82,930
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$82,700
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$82,510
Paramedics$82,440
Audio and Video Technicians$82,040
Set and Exhibit Designers$81,770
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81,650
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$80,650
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$80,600
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$80,320
Medical Records Specialists$80,250
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$79,720
Chefs and Head Cooks$79,660
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$79,640
Firefighters$79,550
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$79,540
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$78,310
Museum Technicians and Conservators$78,090
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$76,770
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$76,510
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$76,510
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$76,470
Massage Therapists$76,020
Credit Counselors$75,640
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$75,410
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$75,170
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$75,120
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$74,940
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$74,550
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$74,330
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,030
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$73,980
Glaziers$73,890
Cargo and Freight Agents$73,770
Billing and Posting Clerks$73,360
Machinists$73,260
Social Science Research Assistants$72,920
Special Education Teachers, All Other$72,850
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$72,130
Clergy$71,770
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,660
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$71,350
Occupational Therapy Assistants$71,110
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$70,930
Self-Enrichment Teachers$70,820
Surgical Technologists$70,610
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$70,320
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$70,320
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69,880
Bill and Account Collectors$69,760
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$69,620
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$69,290
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$69,220
Costume Attendants$69,210
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$69,180
Community Health Workers$68,810
Roofers$68,740
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$68,100
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$67,990
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$67,910
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$67,870
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$67,710
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$67,650
Physical Therapist Assistants$67,130
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66,820
Postal Service Clerks$66,740
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$66,370
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$66,370
Procurement Clerks$66,170
Medical Equipment Repairers$66,020
Carpenters$65,990
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,900
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$65,530
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$65,370
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$65,170
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$65,100
Postal Service Mail Carriers$65,030
Orthotists and Prosthetists$64,660
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$64,280
New Accounts Clerks$64,240
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$64,090
Rehabilitation Counselors$63,780
Travel Agents$63,740
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$63,660
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$63,580
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,420
Dental Assistants$63,360
Psychiatric Technicians$63,160
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$63,030
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$62,680
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$62,490
Library Technicians$62,300
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$62,240
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$61,990
Transportation Workers, All Other$61,900
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$61,800
Opticians, Dispensing$61,790
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,620
Biological Technicians$61,520
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$61,270
Social and Human Service Assistants$60,770
Security Guards$60,720
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$60,130
Waiters and Waitresses$59,510
Library Assistants, Clerical$59,220
Bartenders$59,210
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,170
Public Safety Telecommunicators$58,870
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$58,460
Data Entry Keyers$58,250
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$57,770
Office Clerks, General$57,730
Pipelayers$57,120
Pharmacy Aides$56,990
Religious Workers, All Other$56,500
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$56,040
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55,960
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55,890
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$55,760
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,520
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$55,190
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$55,160
Chemical Technicians$55,130
Medical Assistants$54,890
Medical Equipment Preparers$54,800
Bus Drivers, School$54,630
Counter and Rental Clerks$54,160
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$54,030
Word Processors and Typists$53,970
Customer Service Representatives$53,850
Pharmacy Technicians$53,700
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$53,130
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$52,800
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52,770
Tour and Travel Guides$52,460
Construction Laborers$52,220
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,150
Phlebotomists$52,070
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$52,050
Light Truck Drivers$51,920
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$51,390
Emergency Medical Technicians$51,220
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$51,200
Order Clerks$51,040
Telephone Operators$50,960
Receptionists and Information Clerks$50,450
Recreation Workers$50,330
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$49,570
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49,550
Butchers and Meat Cutters$49,360
Passenger Attendants$49,260
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$49,250
Bicycle Repairers$48,930
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$48,820
Childcare Workers$48,360
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$48,290
Nursing Assistants$47,930
Helpers--Electricians$47,870
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$47,690
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,690
Couriers and Messengers$46,650
Animal Caretakers$46,510
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$45,850
Cooks, Restaurant$45,570
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,560
Driver/Sales Workers$45,430
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$45,400
Bakers$45,380
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$45,250
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$45,100
Floral Designers$44,540
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44,470
Tellers$44,410
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$44,410
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$44,200
Dietetic Technicians$44,140
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$44,070
Cooks, Fast Food$43,710
Animal Trainers$43,290
Residential Advisors$43,200
Medical Transcriptionists$43,140
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$43,090
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,950
Stockers and Order Fillers$42,810
Cooks, Short Order$42,780
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$42,540
Occupational Therapy Aides$42,480
Retail Salespersons$42,380
Cashiers$42,370
Concierges$42,280
Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,930
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$41,690
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$41,460
Manicurists and Pedicurists$41,370
Food Preparation Workers$41,350
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$41,340
Orderlies$41,100
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41,070
School Bus Monitors$40,750
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,640
Dishwashers$40,450
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40,400
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$40,010
Fast Food and Counter Workers$39,840
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$39,510
Shampooers$38,620
Physical Therapist Aides$38,200
Parking Attendants$38,010