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All Salaries in District of Columbia (2025)

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425 occupations with salary data in DC

$89,129
Average Median Salary
$332,000
Highest: Neurologists
$36,620
Lowest: Manicurists and Pedicurists

All 425 Occupations in District of Columbia

Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Employment
Neurologists $332,000 $276,260 50
Emergency Medicine Physicians $318,200 $292,750 120
Podiatrists $265,740 $231,170 N/A
Family Medicine Physicians $233,390 $321,950 150
General Internal Medicine Physicians $223,250 $207,560 490
Anesthesiologists $202,570 $239,320 100
Financial Examiners $198,720 $187,240 470
Public Relations Managers $197,600 $217,060 7,410
Computer and Information Systems Managers $195,190 $200,760 5,690
Lawyers $195,190 $242,800 33,070
Nuclear Engineers $195,190 $180,480 230
Financial Managers $188,880 $210,420 8,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers $185,220 $185,230 1,290
Emergency Management Directors $184,350 $165,390 150
Human Resources Managers $184,350 $187,830 2,250
Psychiatrists $183,080 $181,090 310
Radiologists $182,450 $268,900 80
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $181,060 $171,730 300
Marketing Managers $177,170 $194,070 3,470
Purchasing Managers $175,720 $175,130 1,110
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $172,330 $156,300 490
General and Operations Managers $168,000 $179,130 36,150
Economists $167,590 $175,100 3,000
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $167,520 $163,940 1,460
Actuaries $166,230 $164,460 160
Computer Hardware Engineers $163,360 $162,180 210
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $161,860 $166,230 220
Compensation and Benefits Managers $160,990 $170,480 130
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $160,760 $148,110 2,980
Aerospace Engineers $157,600 $154,410 290
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $157,040 $160,720 400
Physicists $157,040 $156,320 480
Natural Sciences Managers $156,730 $153,450 1,540
Medical and Health Services Managers $155,140 $162,210 2,010
Pharmacists $153,400 $144,970 850
Political Scientists $152,530 $154,300 3,070
Database Architects $150,010 $149,300 790
Chemists $149,860 $148,840 280
Computer and Information Research Scientists $144,190 $148,690 330
Advertising and Promotions Managers $143,040 $164,740 80
Electrical Engineers $143,000 $142,760 330
Sales Managers $141,800 $162,050 1,930
Fundraising Managers $141,720 $157,530 800
Training and Development Managers $141,710 $164,170 210
Statisticians $140,670 $137,760 550
Computer Network Architects $137,670 $145,960 1,490
Materials Scientists $137,600 $141,040 N/A
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $137,470 $140,030 1,930
Dental Hygienists $137,220 $127,910 320
Urban and Regional Planners $137,000 $135,050 120
Software Developers $136,880 $144,430 6,120
Nurse Practitioners $135,880 $146,470 680
Physician Assistants $135,140 $146,230 470
Information Security Analysts $135,090 $143,330 1,510
Optometrists $134,840 $145,590 50
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $134,760 $148,210 1,230
Veterinarians $134,530 $160,520 190
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $134,090 $144,650 670
Mechanical Engineers $133,300 $138,500 510
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $132,620 $133,190 1,270
Credit Analysts $132,590 $144,010 50
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $132,180 $143,760 610
Writers and Authors $129,300 $128,890 1,050
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $128,710 $116,600 150
Administrative Services Managers $128,610 $141,300 1,030
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $128,370 $144,980 630
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $126,560 $126,450 380
Data Scientists $126,490 $142,580 2,680
Construction Managers $126,430 $140,780 1,250
Management Analysts $126,140 $130,350 19,000
Budget Analysts $124,590 $124,680 1,490
Industrial Production Managers $124,420 $150,610 50
Buyers and Purchasing Agents $124,090 $122,620 1,880
Real Estate Sales Agents $123,770 $99,500 590
Surgical Assistants $123,390 $110,920 90
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $122,570 $107,660 N/A
Biochemists and Biophysicists $120,090 $121,400 70
Database Administrators $118,540 $115,790 560
Historians $118,290 $113,140 250
Technical Writers $117,810 $112,210 440
Computer Systems Analysts $116,820 $128,240 2,480
Nuclear Medicine Technologists $116,630 $121,850 30
Printing Press Operators $116,630 $104,930 350
Facilities Managers $115,770 $122,990 930
Labor Relations Specialists $115,600 $124,610 160
Web Developers $114,690 $119,280 430
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $113,930 $114,770 30
Epidemiologists $112,370 $122,860 90
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $112,020 $114,040 160
Respiratory Therapists $111,950 $108,020 430
Accountants and Auditors $111,530 $122,680 9,810
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $111,530 $115,070 280
Compliance Officers $111,030 $113,410 4,380
Human Resources Specialists $110,970 $116,020 6,910
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $110,970 $116,920 1,320
Photographers $110,970 $104,630 260
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $110,300 $114,080 150
Interpreters and Translators $109,970 $102,960 280
Speech-Language Pathologists $109,380 $112,940 390
Occupational Therapists $109,170 $110,850 540
Broadcast Technicians $108,270 $99,760 290
Print Binding and Finishing Workers $108,080 $100,910 200
Property Appraisers and Assessors $107,980 $108,770 110
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $107,770 $109,610 110
Web and Digital Interface Designers $107,650 $116,540 480
School Psychologists $107,500 $115,760 250
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $107,390 $143,640 1,880
Soil and Plant Scientists $107,140 $110,880 60
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $107,050 $117,980 140
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $107,000 $127,690 220
Social and Community Service Managers $106,700 $114,420 640
Sound Engineering Technicians $106,630 $107,510 90
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $106,470 $117,580 50
Instructional Coordinators $105,990 $113,260 1,220
Financial and Investment Analysts $105,780 $123,890 3,670
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $105,390 $174,360 1,720
Personal Financial Advisors $104,990 $144,800 480
Project Management Specialists $104,900 $119,530 5,170
Logisticians $104,770 $109,700 1,350
Producers and Directors $104,270 $115,040 2,640
Civil Engineers $103,880 $115,810 1,650
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,860 $143,270 70
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $103,370 $117,940 100
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,340 $107,950 760
Health Education Specialists $103,330 $109,310 680
Industrial Engineers $103,300 $115,810 160
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $103,160 $120,640 70
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $102,770 $98,860 660
Public Relations Specialists $102,740 $120,200 16,720
Registered Nurses $102,540 $106,980 11,440
Audiologists $102,500 $117,460 40
Survey Researchers $102,390 $121,060 150
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $102,310 $103,490 1,120
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $102,040 $113,890 1,700
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $101,970 $109,850 140
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,940 $119,310 670
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $101,700 $123,050 230
Physical Therapists $101,640 $112,400 610
Nurse Midwives $101,450 $119,310 70
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,380 $110,080 210
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $101,250 $103,860 340
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $101,240 $104,050 150
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $101,150 $103,060 360
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $101,020 $91,200 1,010
Prepress Technicians and Workers $100,980 $101,710 180
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $100,920 $101,650 80
Genetic Counselors $100,380 $95,450 40
Radiation Therapists $100,250 $112,400 70
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $99,670 $101,340 440
Conservation Scientists $99,400 $99,050 110
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $99,380 $100,450 280
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,300 $113,260 N/A
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $99,280 $93,590 1,940
Financial Risk Specialists $99,230 $123,390 210
Film and Video Editors $98,830 $96,280 370
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $98,810 $98,230 50
Interior Designers $98,450 $102,040 620
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $98,300 $100,990 240
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $98,090 $106,270 6,340
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $97,910 $94,970 1,070
Architectural and Civil Drafters $97,880 $96,900 370
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $97,620 $100,550 240
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $97,600 $87,950 500
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $96,900 $100,300 350
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $96,830 $113,410 350
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $96,580 $93,910 3,750
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $96,550 $96,550 960
Operations Research Analysts $96,030 $115,120 2,250
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $95,730 $88,560 60
Recreational Therapists $95,640 $88,060 50
Brokerage Clerks $95,450 $89,610 N/A
Healthcare Social Workers $94,100 $93,120 420
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $94,080 $103,760 2,040
Curators $93,310 $100,420 140
Archivists $93,040 $93,530 200
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $92,940 $103,000 600
Loan Officers $92,890 $100,150 370
Computer Network Support Specialists $91,370 $100,560 450
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $91,280 $80,320 70
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $90,850 $91,590 4,560
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $90,470 $89,400 620
Transportation Inspectors $89,960 $106,370 150
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $89,750 $95,400 6,400
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $88,650 $92,390 4,720
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $88,420 $109,610 580
Graphic Designers $87,920 $94,630 1,150
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $87,670 $83,870 200
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $86,710 $92,350 650
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,520 $93,780 1,420
Construction and Building Inspectors $86,200 $93,030 370
History Teachers, Postsecondary $85,550 $97,640 180
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $85,190 $93,030 130
Landscape Architects $85,100 $102,680 170
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $84,950 $96,230 N/A
Insurance Sales Agents $84,530 $119,380 N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $84,390 $84,920 400
Music Directors and Composers $84,040 $97,530 140
Editors $83,920 $109,290 3,310
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $83,910 $97,920 180
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $83,720 $76,770 N/A
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $83,710 $83,880 710
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,460 $92,260 1,260
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,750 $88,460 2,800
Cost Estimators $82,730 $92,030 270
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $82,300 $95,530 410
Dietitians and Nutritionists $82,150 $84,530 270
Insurance Underwriters $82,070 $108,350 N/A
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,880 $99,090 260
Food Service Managers $81,680 $95,280 1,000
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $81,500 $86,500 180
Training and Development Specialists $80,980 $86,030 1,900
Computer User Support Specialists $80,950 $85,690 3,140
Fundraisers $80,840 $90,400 2,350
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $80,810 $87,940 230
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,470 $82,700 1,690
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,030 $87,500 350
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $80,010 $92,960 560
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,900 $84,060 1,540
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $79,310 $87,060 290
Pediatricians, General $79,240 $116,210 N/A
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $79,200 $86,820 4,080
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $79,170 $87,810 520
Electricians $78,970 $88,860 2,440
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $78,930 $88,700 360
Audio and Video Technicians $78,770 $82,040 830
Paramedics $78,550 $82,440 90
Glaziers $78,390 $73,890 200
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $77,850 $89,180 410
Surgical Technologists $77,520 $70,610 340
Skincare Specialists $77,480 $83,730 200
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $77,080 $74,550 140
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $76,970 $79,640 2,360
Set and Exhibit Designers $76,900 $81,770 190
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $76,770 $93,690 3,120
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $76,740 $78,310 N/A
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $76,560 $81,650 960
Chefs and Head Cooks $76,420 $79,660 2,020
Cargo and Freight Agents $76,250 $73,770 60
Museum Technicians and Conservators $76,110 $78,090 520
Firefighters $75,870 $79,550 1,480
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,740 $74,030 1,040
Lodging Managers $75,610 $88,850 260
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $75,460 $80,650 80
Advertising Sales Agents $75,030 $94,310 320
Foresters $74,710 $82,930 N/A
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $74,670 $76,510 270
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $74,610 $76,470 620
Athletic Trainers $74,450 $84,310 100
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $74,080 $74,940 640
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $73,550 $79,540 2,430
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $73,310 $83,340 510
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $73,130 $80,600 300
Machinists $72,900 $73,260 160
Private Detectives and Investigators $72,720 $88,260 N/A
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $72,660 $74,330 430
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $72,260 $70,320 300
Medical Records Specialists $72,040 $80,250 270
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $72,010 $103,280 1,500
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $70,780 $71,660 130
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $68,660 $67,910 310
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $68,300 $75,120 80
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $68,120 $69,220 50
Postal Service Clerks $67,790 $66,740 110
Psychiatric Technicians $67,430 $63,160 380
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $66,750 $63,580 400
Self-Enrichment Teachers $66,430 $70,820 600
Occupational Therapy Assistants $66,390 $71,110 60
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $66,130 $69,620 50
Coaches and Scouts $65,360 $83,290 630
Social Science Research Assistants $65,330 $72,920 1,560
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $65,200 $69,880 110
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $65,180 $67,650 1,790
Clergy $64,800 $71,770 310
Biological Technicians $64,770 $61,520 210
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $64,450 $75,410 200
Billing and Posting Clerks $64,330 $73,360 530
Postal Service Mail Carriers $64,250 $65,030 930
Security Guards $64,210 $60,720 15,880
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,170 $67,710 830
Massage Therapists $64,110 $76,020 120
Credit Counselors $63,580 $75,640 110
Physical Therapist Assistants $63,400 $67,130 40
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $62,940 $72,130 570
Procurement Clerks $62,880 $66,170 220
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $62,640 $67,990 30
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $62,520 $59,170 80
Community Health Workers $62,510 $68,810 280
Bill and Account Collectors $62,230 $69,760 240
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $62,150 $68,100 2,350
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $62,090 $65,170 290
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $61,870 $70,930 170
Roofers $61,750 $68,740 100
Carpenters $61,710 $65,990 1,540
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,680 $64,280 320
Travel Agents $61,560 $63,740 160
Opticians, Dispensing $61,310 $61,790 80
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $61,270 $65,370 120
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $61,240 $69,290 210
Library Technicians $61,040 $62,300 390
New Accounts Clerks $60,990 $64,240 N/A
Dental Assistants $60,580 $63,360 630
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,450 $69,180 1,260
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $60,400 $58,460 290
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,310 $65,900 920
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $60,310 $63,420 4,860
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $60,240 $64,090 50
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,180 $61,620 280
Pharmacy Aides $59,960 $56,990 120
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $59,910 $61,270 11,800
Medical Equipment Repairers $59,780 $66,020 130
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,730 $63,660 70
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,520 $62,240 500
Social and Human Service Assistants $59,460 $60,770 2,080
Library Assistants, Clerical $59,390 $59,220 100
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,220 $66,820 N/A
Public Safety Telecommunicators $59,080 $58,870 60
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $59,050 $60,130 610
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $58,470 $61,990 1,470
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $58,460 $67,870 210
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $57,720 $65,530 80
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $57,620 $66,370 N/A
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $57,170 $57,770 2,830
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $56,670 $63,030 260
Chemical Technicians $56,530 $55,130 30
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $55,580 $55,890 150
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $55,490 $55,960 540
Pipelayers $55,470 $57,120 110
Bus Drivers, School $55,450 $54,630 510
Data Entry Keyers $55,170 $58,250 200
Office Clerks, General $55,040 $57,730 5,670
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $54,860 $61,800 110
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $54,700 $56,040 230
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $54,570 $70,320 870
Bartenders $53,920 $59,210 5,760
Counter and Rental Clerks $53,760 $54,160 480
Costume Attendants $53,290 $69,210 60
Passenger Attendants $52,730 $49,260 710
Phlebotomists $51,980 $52,070 180
Medical Assistants $51,050 $54,890 2,260
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $50,790 $53,130 N/A
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $50,440 $48,820 40
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,330 $52,150 80
Construction Laborers $50,020 $52,220 2,090
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,790 $49,550 750
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $49,730 $62,490 640
Rehabilitation Counselors $49,680 $63,780 N/A
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $49,660 $55,160 680
Light Truck Drivers $49,330 $51,920 540
Telephone Operators $49,330 $50,960 50
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $49,240 $52,800 310
Tour and Travel Guides $49,210 $52,460 380
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,180 $52,770 1,930
Word Processors and Typists $49,180 $53,970 120
Order Clerks $49,150 $51,040 170
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $49,080 $55,760 240
Receptionists and Information Clerks $49,060 $50,450 2,000
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $48,790 $51,200 800
Butchers and Meat Cutters $48,760 $49,360 150
Medical Equipment Preparers $48,670 $54,800 310
Helpers--Electricians $48,300 $47,870 330
Customer Service Representatives $48,250 $53,850 7,550
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,950 $55,520 1,460
Waiters and Waitresses $47,850 $59,510 11,530
Air Traffic Controllers $47,760 $96,410 820
Nursing Assistants $47,700 $47,930 3,490
Pharmacy Technicians $47,410 $53,700 1,130
Childcare Workers $47,340 $48,360 1,350
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $47,060 $47,690 1,170
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,920 $47,690 3,950
Bicycle Repairers $46,860 $48,930 N/A
Emergency Medical Technicians $46,650 $51,220 370
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $46,550 $52,050 100
Recreation Workers $46,460 $50,330 470
Cooks, Restaurant $46,130 $45,570 7,720
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,740 $49,250 1,200
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $45,700 $49,570 440
Tellers $45,590 $44,410 700
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $45,450 $45,560 1,500
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,440 $44,470 N/A
Couriers and Messengers $45,210 $46,650 120
Medical Transcriptionists $45,110 $43,140 70
Cooks, Fast Food $44,670 $43,710 2,760
Animal Caretakers $44,210 $46,510 460
Orthotists and Prosthetists $44,080 $64,660 170
Bakers $44,040 $45,380 1,270
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $43,160 $51,390 130
Floral Designers $42,950 $44,540 70
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $42,710 $43,090 350
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $42,700 $42,540 12,810
Cooks, Short Order $42,450 $42,780 1,910
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,260 $45,400 3,800
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $41,750 $44,070 N/A
School Bus Monitors $41,720 $40,750 N/A
Driver/Sales Workers $41,600 $45,430 1,020
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $41,460 $48,290 170
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $41,430 $44,410 N/A
Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,910 $41,930 170
Dietetic Technicians $40,810 $44,140 190
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,800 $41,070 520
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $39,750 $44,200 150
Stockers and Order Fillers $39,640 $42,810 3,150
Occupational Therapy Aides $39,620 $42,480 N/A
Food Preparation Workers $39,600 $41,350 3,970
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,460 $42,950 250
Orderlies $39,250 $41,100 120
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $39,210 $55,190 1,480
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $39,080 $45,850 4,130
Physical Therapist Aides $38,950 $38,200 30
Cashiers $38,880 $42,370 6,060
Shampooers $38,870 $38,620 210
Dishwashers $38,670 $40,450 3,580
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,520 $40,640 16,400
Retail Salespersons $38,500 $42,380 4,660
Residential Advisors $38,480 $43,200 670
Concierges $38,230 $42,280 3,000
Animal Trainers $38,200 $43,290 N/A
Baggage Porters and Bellhops $38,170 $40,400 380
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $37,960 $39,510 200
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $37,930 $40,010 770
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $37,920 $41,460 1,260
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,790 $41,690 320
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $37,570 $41,340 2,450
Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,430 $39,840 5,500
Parking Attendants $37,220 $38,010 1,900
Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,620 $41,370 N/A

How Much Do You Actually Take Home in District of Columbia?

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Data Source & Methodology

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. After-tax figures use IRS federal brackets and District of Columbia state income tax rates.

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Top Cities in District of Columbia
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Top Colleges in District of Columbia
American University The Catholic University of America University of the District of Columbia Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies

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