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
Highest-paying occupations in our BLS dataset
This ranking compares only the selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Washington, DC.
- 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
Largest occupations by estimated employment
- General and Operations Manager112,530 jobs
- Software Developer69,060 jobs
- Management Analyst62,360 jobs
- Lawyer46,840 jobs
- Registered Nurse46,830 jobs
- Managers, All Other42,010 jobs
- Accountants and Auditor41,470 jobs
- Customer Service Representative36,750 jobs
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education30,940 jobs
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel29,300 jobs