May 2025 OEWS · DC
Wages in District of Columbia
All-occupations median
$91,540
- 10th percentile
- $39,650
- 25th percentile
- $55,460
- Median
- $91,540
- 75th percentile
- $144,680
- 90th percentile
- $195,190
- Mean
- $111,010
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for District of Columbia is 109.901, with the United States at 100.
The highest published annual median in this list is Neurologists, at $332,000.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | 50 | $91,700 | $332,000 | $332,130 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 120 | $235,610 | $318,200 | $318,720 |
| Podiatrists | Not available | $143,860 | $265,740 | $284,480 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 150 | $226,790 | $233,390 | $486,670 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 490 | $48,710 | $223,250 | $513,990 |
| Anesthesiologists | 100 | $70,580 | $202,570 | $397,210 |
| Financial Examiners | 470 | $84,050 | $198,720 | $256,820 |
| Public Relations Managers | 7,410 | $117,350 | $197,600 | $346,130 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 5,690 | $126,520 | $195,190 | $286,280 |
| Nuclear Engineers | 230 | $128,960 | $195,190 | $207,480 |
| Lawyers | 33,070 | $120,580 | $195,190 | $392,750 |
| Financial Managers | 8,930 | $130,880 | $188,880 | $349,420 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,290 | $138,470 | $185,220 | $225,080 |
| Human Resources Managers | 2,250 | $113,300 | $184,350 | $275,000 |
| Emergency Management Directors | 150 | $89,990 | $184,350 | $195,190 |
| Psychiatrists | 310 | $45,150 | $183,080 | $304,250 |
| Radiologists | 80 | $110,760 | $182,450 | $456,110 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | 300 | $107,050 | $181,060 | $207,480 |
| Marketing Managers | 3,470 | $107,400 | $177,170 | $291,740 |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,110 | $147,220 | $175,720 | $195,190 |
| Managers, All Other | 18,570 | $134,950 | $175,720 | $221,750 |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 490 | $107,030 | $172,330 | $195,190 |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,150 | $88,590 | $168,000 | $312,070 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 50 | $87,670 | $167,640 | $241,300 |
| Economists | 3,000 | $98,350 | $167,590 | $299,110 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,460 | $66,810 | $167,520 | $304,510 |
| Actuaries | 160 | $116,690 | $166,230 | $207,450 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 210 | $100,690 | $163,360 | $211,950 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 220 | $94,510 | $161,860 | $217,850 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 130 | $114,410 | $160,990 | $251,490 |
Largest occupations
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 37,790 | $64,110 | $108,160 | $194,420 |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,150 | $88,590 | $168,000 | $312,070 |
| Lawyers | 33,070 | $120,580 | $195,190 | $392,750 |
| Management Analysts | 19,000 | $84,590 | $126,140 | $178,070 |
| Managers, All Other | 18,570 | $134,950 | $175,720 | $221,750 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 17,200 | $87,400 | $156,590 | $207,700 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 16,720 | $64,260 | $102,740 | $202,170 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 16,400 | $37,350 | $38,520 | $46,460 |
| Security Guards | 15,880 | $36,600 | $64,210 | $78,910 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,810 | $38,290 | $42,700 | $45,840 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 11,800 | $39,480 | $59,910 | $84,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 11,530 | $36,400 | $47,850 | $100,240 |
| Registered Nurses | 11,440 | $79,390 | $102,540 | $151,170 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 9,810 | $71,470 | $111,530 | $185,220 |
| Financial Managers | 8,930 | $130,880 | $188,880 | $349,420 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 7,720 | $36,440 | $46,130 | $53,020 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,550 | $37,440 | $48,250 | $77,120 |
| Public Relations Managers | 7,410 | $117,350 | $197,600 | $346,130 |
| Human Resources Specialists | 6,910 | $65,280 | $110,970 | $170,330 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 6,400 | $59,770 | $89,750 | $131,650 |
Metropolitan areas
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in District of Columbia?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in District of Columbia is $91,540. Employment is 701,920.