May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Washington, DC
The median annual salary is $126,990, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$126,990
Mean annual salary
$133,380
Employment estimate
5,390
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,990 |
| Mean annual salary | $133,380 |
| 10th percentile | $85,760 |
| 25th percentile | $100,800 |
| 50th percentile | $126,990 |
| 75th percentile | $160,230 |
| 90th percentile | $195,190 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Washington, DC median
- $126,990
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 22.0%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Washington, DC earn 22.0% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $100,800–$160,230.
- BLS estimates employment at 5,390 workers in this metro area.