May 2025 OEWS estimates
Salaries in Washington, DC
Compare official BLS wage estimates for 54 selected occupations with publishable data in this metro area.
Dataset coverage
Occupations covered
54
Data release
May 2025
Median salary distribution across covered occupations
These values summarize the 54 selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Washington, DC.
- Lowest covered median
- $45,730
- Middle covered median
- $105,280
- Highest covered median
- $195,190
Highest-paying occupations in our BLS dataset
Annual median salary on a zero-based scale. This compares only the selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Washington, DC.
| Rank | Metro or occupation | Annual median |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $195,190 |
| #1 | Lawyer | $195,190 |
| #3 | Financial Manager | $185,270 |
| #4 | Marketing Manager | $181,260 |
| #5 | Human Resources Manager | $177,960 |
| #6 | Sales Manager | $175,820 |
| #7 | Managers, All Other | $170,980 |
| #8 | Computer and Information Research Scientist | $161,090 |
| #9 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $156,640 |
| #10 | General and Operations Manager | $156,460 |
Largest occupations by estimated employment
BLS employment estimates for selected occupations where employment is published.
| Rank | Employment market | Estimated employment |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | General and Operations Manager | 112,530 |
| #2 | Software Developer | 69,060 |
| #3 | Management Analyst | 62,360 |
| #4 | Lawyer | 46,840 |
| #5 | Registered Nurse | 46,830 |
| #6 | Managers, All Other | 42,010 |
| #7 | Accountants and Auditor | 41,470 |
| #8 | Customer Service Representative | 36,750 |
| #9 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 30,940 |
| #10 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 29,300 |