Hourly Wages in District of Columbia: All Occupations (2024)

What's the median hourly wage for jobs in District of Columbia? Compare hourly rates across 477+ occupations in District of Columbia, based on 2024 BLS data. See median, entry-level (P10), and experienced (P90) hourly rates.

477
Jobs in DC
$39/hr
State Median Hourly
2024
BLS Data Year

Top 10: Highest-Paying Hourly Jobs in District of Columbia

These occupations offer the highest median hourly wages in District of Columbia. Click any job to see detailed state-specific hourly wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

All 477 Jobs by Hourly Wage in District of Columbia

Complete list of all occupations in District of Columbia sorted by median hourly wage (highest to lowest). Click any job to view District of Columbia-specific wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

# Job Title Median Hourly Annual Equiv. P10 Hourly P90 Hourly
1 Physicians, Pathologists $112/hr $234,320 $51/hr N/A
2 Chief Executives $99/hr $206,690 $58/hr N/A
3 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $95/hr $199,010 $82/hr N/A
4 Public Relations Managers $88/hr $183,500 $48/hr N/A
5 Lawyers $88/hr $183,500 $53/hr N/A
6 Computer and Information Systems Managers $87/hr $181,650 $60/hr N/A
7 Financial Examiners $86/hr $180,290 $38/hr N/A
8 Emergency Management Directors $84/hr $176,450 $57/hr $88/hr
9 Art Directors $84/hr $175,440 $35/hr $86/hr
10 Nuclear Engineers $83/hr $174,390 $48/hr $93/hr
11 Financial Managers $82/hr $172,060 $61/hr N/A
12 Architectural and Engineering Managers $82/hr $171,270 $65/hr $101/hr
13 Human Resources Managers $82/hr $171,220 $51/hr N/A
14 Aerospace Engineers $79/hr $166,310 $39/hr $93/hr
15 Compensation and Benefits Managers $79/hr $164,980 $52/hr $99/hr
16 Database Architects $79/hr $164,720 $48/hr $106/hr
17 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $79/hr $164,420 $55/hr $88/hr
18 Purchasing Managers $78/hr $163,240 $65/hr $88/hr
19 Managers, All Other $78/hr $163,240 $59/hr $100/hr
20 General and Operations Managers $78/hr $162,990 $40/hr N/A
21 Life Scientists, All Other $76/hr $160,140 $45/hr $107/hr
22 Engineers, All Other $76/hr $158,830 $49/hr $88/hr
23 Economists $76/hr $158,830 $42/hr N/A
24 Marketing Managers $75/hr $156,750 $46/hr N/A
25 Natural Sciences Managers $74/hr $154,420 $38/hr $92/hr
26 Physical Scientists, All Other $74/hr $154,420 $45/hr $88/hr
27 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $72/hr $151,680 $40/hr $93/hr
28 Optometrists $72/hr $149,990 $17/hr N/A
29 Training and Development Managers $71/hr $148,450 $33/hr N/A
30 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $70/hr $145,870 $47/hr $88/hr
31 Computer and Information Research Scientists $70/hr $145,780 $46/hr $91/hr
32 Actuaries $70/hr $145,600 $35/hr $94/hr
33 Political Scientists $70/hr $145,600 $49/hr $88/hr
34 Medical and Health Services Managers $69/hr $144,350 $41/hr N/A
35 Fundraising Managers $69/hr $143,860 $47/hr $104/hr
36 Chemists $68/hr $141,880 $45/hr $88/hr
37 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $67/hr $141,190 $45/hr $88/hr
38 Software Developers $67/hr $140,360 $46/hr $95/hr
39 Pharmacists $67/hr $140,320 $32/hr $83/hr
40 Sales Managers $66/hr $138,680 $37/hr $106/hr
41 Computer Hardware Engineers $66/hr $138,670 $40/hr $88/hr
42 Physicists $66/hr $138,420 $38/hr $88/hr
43 Sales Engineers $66/hr $137,750 $52/hr N/A
44 Computer Network Architects $64/hr $133,890 $39/hr $91/hr
45 Nurse Practitioners $64/hr $133,280 $50/hr $79/hr
46 Information Security Analysts $63/hr $132,470 $39/hr $87/hr
47 Commercial and Industrial Designers $63/hr $132,270 $38/hr $68/hr
48 Computer Occupations, All Other $63/hr $131,980 $36/hr $84/hr
49 Business Teachers, Postsecondary $63/hr $131,770 $31/hr $83/hr
50 Veterinarians $62/hr $130,820 $22/hr $105/hr
51 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $62/hr $130,770 $39/hr $85/hr
52 Electrical Engineers $62/hr $129,670 $38/hr $85/hr
53 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $61/hr $128,770 $37/hr $104/hr
54 Statisticians $61/hr $128,640 $36/hr $80/hr
55 Industrial Production Managers $61/hr $128,430 $35/hr $95/hr
56 Construction Managers $61/hr $126,940 $41/hr $101/hr
57 Education Administrators, All Other $61/hr $126,940 $31/hr $82/hr
58 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $60/hr $126,820 $40/hr $84/hr
59 Physician Assistants $59/hr $124,350 $32/hr $85/hr
60 Mechanical Engineers $59/hr $124,160 $37/hr $88/hr
61 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59/hr $123,440 $40/hr $88/hr
62 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $59/hr $123,360 $30/hr $102/hr
63 Urban and Regional Planners $59/hr $123,200 $37/hr $82/hr
64 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $59/hr $122,820 $32/hr $65/hr
65 Data Scientists $58/hr $122,010 $29/hr $99/hr
66 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $58/hr $121,970 $40/hr $77/hr
67 Environmental Engineers $58/hr $121,860 $37/hr $70/hr
68 Database Administrators $57/hr $120,220 $32/hr $75/hr
69 Labor Relations Specialists $57/hr $120,100 $44/hr $70/hr
70 Dental Hygienists $57/hr $119,710 $39/hr $60/hr
71 Administrative Services Managers $57/hr $119,480 $33/hr $90/hr
72 Management Analysts $57/hr $119,480 $37/hr $79/hr
73 Financial Specialists, All Other $57/hr $119,480 $34/hr $92/hr
74 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $57/hr $119,480 $28/hr $72/hr
75 Facilities Managers $57/hr $119,020 $37/hr $92/hr
76 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $56/hr $117,210 $29/hr $94/hr
77 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $55/hr $116,170 $32/hr $76/hr
78 Budget Analysts $55/hr $115,730 $34/hr $70/hr
79 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55/hr $115,730 $30/hr $82/hr
80 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $54/hr $114,260 $32/hr $90/hr
81 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers $54/hr $113,410 $17/hr $54/hr
82 Buyers and Purchasing Agents $54/hr $112,960 $31/hr $78/hr
83 Speech-Language Pathologists $54/hr $112,620 $37/hr $70/hr
84 Web Developers $54/hr $112,490 $34/hr $84/hr
85 Audiologists $53/hr $112,280 $40/hr $61/hr
86 Property Appraisers and Assessors $53/hr $111,750 $35/hr $66/hr
87 Printing Press Operators $53/hr $110,950 $23/hr $64/hr
88 Financial Risk Specialists $53/hr $110,550 $33/hr $83/hr
89 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $52/hr $110,140 $36/hr $79/hr
90 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $52/hr $110,100 $30/hr N/A
91 Operations Research Analysts $52/hr $109,990 $29/hr $87/hr
92 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $52/hr $109,990 $40/hr $82/hr
93 Advertising and Promotions Managers $52/hr $108,560 $29/hr $100/hr
94 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $51/hr $108,030 $31/hr $60/hr
95 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $51/hr $107,530 $35/hr $79/hr
96 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $51/hr $106,750 $34/hr $70/hr
97 Respiratory Therapists $51/hr $106,480 $36/hr $61/hr
98 Radiation Therapists $50/hr $105,760 $41/hr $62/hr
99 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $50/hr $105,580 $24/hr $106/hr
100 Psychologists, All Other $50/hr $105,520 $25/hr $76/hr
101 Logisticians $50/hr $105,330 $31/hr $82/hr
102 Registered Nurses $50/hr $105,220 $36/hr $65/hr
103 Insurance Underwriters $50/hr $104,410 $37/hr $83/hr
104 Web and Digital Interface Designers $50/hr $104,410 $16/hr $67/hr
105 Computer Systems Analysts $49/hr $103,960 $39/hr $78/hr
106 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $49/hr $103,920 $40/hr $80/hr
107 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $49/hr $103,600 $37/hr $61/hr
108 Business Operations Specialists, All Other $49/hr $103,590 $29/hr $85/hr
109 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $49/hr $103,490 $23/hr $66/hr
110 Dental Laboratory Technicians $49/hr $103,370 $38/hr $49/hr
111 Technical Writers $49/hr $102,970 $34/hr $63/hr
112 Financial and Investment Analysts $49/hr $102,890 $31/hr $85/hr
113 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $49/hr $102,740 $31/hr $78/hr
114 Health Education Specialists $49/hr $102,420 $25/hr $74/hr
115 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $49/hr $102,310 $48/hr N/A
116 Industrial Engineers $49/hr $102,210 $37/hr $75/hr
117 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $49/hr $102,180 $31/hr $82/hr
118 Accountants and Auditors $49/hr $101,940 $31/hr $82/hr
119 Project Management Specialists $49/hr $101,920 $29/hr $80/hr
120 Psychiatrists $48/hr $101,310 $20/hr N/A
121 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48/hr $101,170 $24/hr $56/hr
122 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $48/hr $101,090 $30/hr $96/hr
123 Human Resources Specialists $48/hr $100,980 $29/hr $76/hr
124 Instructional Coordinators $48/hr $100,900 $26/hr $76/hr
125 Physical Therapists $48/hr $100,850 $39/hr $62/hr
126 Compliance Officers $48/hr $100,350 $30/hr $70/hr
127 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $48/hr $100,310 $30/hr $98/hr
128 Loan Officers $48/hr $100,210 $18/hr N/A
129 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $47/hr $99,780 $23/hr $79/hr
130 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $47/hr $99,480 $26/hr $69/hr
131 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $47/hr $99,360 $36/hr $49/hr
132 Social Workers, All Other $47/hr $99,110 $26/hr $59/hr
133 Social and Community Service Managers $47/hr $98,910 $36/hr $74/hr
134 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other $47/hr $98,880 $20/hr $49/hr
135 Civil Engineers $47/hr $98,480 $32/hr $73/hr
136 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $47/hr $98,240 $28/hr $99/hr
137 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $47/hr $98,210 $29/hr $78/hr
138 Personal Financial Advisors $47/hr $97,860 $30/hr $101/hr
139 Producers and Directors $46/hr $97,730 $25/hr $75/hr
140 Sound Engineering Technicians $46/hr $97,740 $24/hr $56/hr
141 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $46/hr $97,720 $30/hr $59/hr
142 Occupational Therapists $46/hr $97,220 $34/hr $62/hr
143 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $46/hr $97,180 $29/hr $88/hr
144 Transportation Inspectors $46/hr $97,130 $28/hr $82/hr
145 Soil and Plant Scientists $46/hr $96,910 $32/hr $70/hr
146 Graphic Designers $46/hr $96,810 $29/hr $59/hr
147 Public Relations Specialists $46/hr $96,510 $28/hr $96/hr
148 Editors $46/hr $95,950 $29/hr $78/hr
149 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $46/hr $95,730 $23/hr $83/hr
150 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45/hr $95,480 $27/hr $61/hr
151 Writers and Authors $45/hr $94,290 $25/hr $76/hr
152 Nurse Midwives $45/hr $94,240 $41/hr $67/hr
153 Food Scientists and Technologists $45/hr $94,180 $30/hr $59/hr
154 Prepress Technicians and Workers $45/hr $93,810 $45/hr $50/hr
155 Archivists $45/hr $93,650 $28/hr $58/hr
156 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $44/hr $93,290 $27/hr $77/hr
157 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $44/hr $93,220 $33/hr $45/hr
158 School Psychologists $44/hr $93,200 $38/hr $66/hr
159 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $44/hr $92,890 $37/hr $61/hr
160 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $44/hr $92,650 $43/hr $60/hr
161 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $44/hr $92,140 $32/hr $102/hr
162 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $43/hr $91,240 $32/hr $56/hr
163 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $43/hr $91,010 $30/hr $58/hr
164 Construction and Building Inspectors $43/hr $91,010 $31/hr $59/hr
165 Mechanical Drafters $43/hr $90,440 $35/hr $58/hr
166 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $43/hr $90,270 $23/hr $64/hr
167 Landscape Architects $42/hr $89,070 $29/hr $68/hr
168 Computer Network Support Specialists $42/hr $88,640 $22/hr $62/hr
169 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $42/hr $88,370 $33/hr $42/hr
170 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $42/hr $88,300 $28/hr $65/hr
171 Special Education Teachers, Middle School $42/hr $87,730 $32/hr $52/hr
172 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $42/hr $87,410 $23/hr $71/hr
173 Training and Development Specialists $41/hr $87,270 $25/hr $63/hr
174 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $41/hr $87,140 $29/hr $60/hr
175 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $41/hr $87,110 $35/hr $52/hr
176 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $41/hr $87,090 $25/hr $74/hr
177 Survey Researchers $41/hr $86,470 $31/hr $106/hr
178 Conservation Scientists $41/hr $86,440 $31/hr $72/hr
179 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $41/hr $86,220 $26/hr $54/hr
180 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $41/hr $86,130 $24/hr $83/hr
181 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $41/hr $85,950 $31/hr $52/hr
182 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $41/hr $85,610 $31/hr $52/hr
183 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $41/hr $85,560 $30/hr $59/hr
184 Crane and Tower Operators $40/hr $84,900 $27/hr $54/hr
185 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $40/hr $84,690 $18/hr $54/hr
186 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $40/hr $84,560 $22/hr $52/hr
187 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $40/hr $84,470 $25/hr $50/hr
188 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $40/hr $84,400 $30/hr $60/hr
189 Genetic Counselors $40/hr $84,140 $40/hr $55/hr
190 Barbers $40/hr $83,920 $32/hr $51/hr
191 Cost Estimators $40/hr $83,620 $32/hr $62/hr
192 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $40/hr $83,470 $28/hr $50/hr
193 Healthcare Social Workers $40/hr $83,460 $29/hr $53/hr
194 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $40/hr $83,240 $24/hr $52/hr
195 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $40/hr $83,240 $29/hr $47/hr
196 Therapists, All Other $40/hr $83,200 $20/hr $58/hr
197 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $39/hr $83,090 $27/hr $84/hr
198 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $39/hr $82,990 $25/hr $63/hr
199 Electrical and Electronics Drafters $39/hr $82,850 $39/hr $50/hr
200 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $39/hr $82,800 $39/hr $62/hr
201 History Teachers, Postsecondary $39/hr $82,570 $25/hr $68/hr
202 Costume Attendants $39/hr $82,580 $20/hr $47/hr
203 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $39/hr $82,390 $34/hr $61/hr
204 Counselors, All Other $39/hr $82,150 $27/hr $48/hr
205 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $39/hr $82,120 $24/hr $52/hr
206 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $39/hr $82,070 $27/hr $55/hr
207 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $39/hr $82,040 $22/hr $56/hr
208 Architectural and Civil Drafters $39/hr $82,020 $30/hr $57/hr
209 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $39/hr $81,710 $25/hr $60/hr
210 Recreational Therapists $39/hr $81,440 $27/hr $52/hr
211 Credit Analysts $39/hr $81,230 $30/hr $61/hr
212 Dietitians and Nutritionists $39/hr $81,220 $18/hr $50/hr
213 Teachers and Instructors, All Other $39/hr $81,200 $23/hr $75/hr
214 Curators $39/hr $81,200 $29/hr $60/hr
215 Interior Designers $39/hr $81,200 $29/hr $67/hr
216 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $39/hr $81,160 $25/hr $65/hr
217 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $38/hr $80,910 $29/hr $85/hr
218 Film and Video Editors $38/hr $80,800 $26/hr $57/hr
219 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $38/hr $80,600 $22/hr $63/hr
220 Computer Programmers $38/hr $80,470 $38/hr $69/hr
221 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $38/hr $80,040 $28/hr $52/hr
222 Broadcast Technicians $38/hr $79,760 $22/hr $61/hr
223 Legal Support Workers, All Other $38/hr $79,710 $25/hr $76/hr
224 Occupational Therapy Assistants $38/hr $79,670 $24/hr $38/hr
225 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $38/hr $79,630 $25/hr $74/hr
226 Electricians $38/hr $79,520 $23/hr $57/hr
227 Education Teachers, Postsecondary $38/hr $79,500 $22/hr $56/hr
228 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $37/hr $78,750 $25/hr $48/hr
229 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $37/hr $78,660 $30/hr $51/hr
230 Food Service Managers $37/hr $78,220 $23/hr $57/hr
231 Machinists $37/hr $78,210 $30/hr $46/hr
232 Fundraisers $37/hr $78,150 $22/hr $60/hr
233 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $37/hr $78,000 $29/hr $55/hr
234 Protective Service Workers, All Other $37/hr $77,940 $17/hr $49/hr
235 Photographers $37/hr $77,730 $21/hr $67/hr
236 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $37/hr $77,710 $24/hr $79/hr
237 Directors, Religious Activities and Education $37/hr $77,480 $22/hr $63/hr
238 Interpreters and Translators $37/hr $77,250 $25/hr $58/hr
239 Coaches and Scouts $37/hr $76,970 $16/hr $61/hr
240 Special Education Teachers, All Other $36/hr $76,920 $17/hr $54/hr
241 Computer User Support Specialists $36/hr $76,680 $26/hr $52/hr
242 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $36/hr $76,350 $36/hr $37/hr
243 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $36/hr $75,770 $23/hr $50/hr
244 Paramedics $36/hr $75,400 $21/hr $41/hr
245 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $36/hr $75,380 $23/hr $82/hr
246 Lodging Managers $36/hr $75,350 $29/hr $66/hr
247 Biological Scientists, All Other $36/hr $75,170 $22/hr $82/hr
248 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $35/hr $74,480 $25/hr $40/hr
249 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $35/hr $74,270 $21/hr $66/hr
250 Child, Family, and School Social Workers $35/hr $73,560 $24/hr $53/hr
251 Sheet Metal Workers $35/hr $73,210 $23/hr $49/hr
252 Glaziers $35/hr $73,070 $23/hr $35/hr
253 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $35/hr $72,970 $30/hr $40/hr
254 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $35/hr $72,860 $27/hr $41/hr
255 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $34/hr $72,740 $27/hr $81/hr
256 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $34/hr $72,530 $18/hr $45/hr
257 Special Effects Artists and Animators $34/hr $72,500 $23/hr $49/hr
258 Riggers $34/hr $72,200 $25/hr $57/hr
259 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $34/hr $72,070 $21/hr $47/hr
260 Music Directors and Composers $34/hr $71,680 $17/hr $60/hr
261 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $34/hr $71,000 $26/hr $41/hr
262 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $34/hr $70,740 $20/hr $34/hr
263 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $33/hr $70,590 $20/hr $51/hr
264 Proofreaders and Copy Markers $33/hr $70,370 $27/hr $57/hr
265 Media and Communication Workers, All Other $33/hr $70,010 $20/hr $58/hr
266 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $33/hr $69,990 $24/hr $56/hr
267 Athletic Trainers $33/hr $69,940 $24/hr $65/hr
268 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $33/hr $69,850 $22/hr $33/hr
269 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $33/hr $69,730 $21/hr $50/hr
270 Physical Therapist Assistants $33/hr $69,650 $20/hr $41/hr
271 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $33/hr $69,430 $27/hr $37/hr
272 Chefs and Head Cooks $33/hr $69,410 $22/hr $55/hr
273 Billing and Posting Clerks $33/hr $69,270 $22/hr $48/hr
274 Production Workers, All Other $33/hr $68,810 $16/hr $58/hr
275 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $32/hr $68,540 $22/hr $53/hr
276 Surgical Technologists $32/hr $68,520 $17/hr $46/hr
277 Loan Interviewers and Clerks $32/hr $68,490 $27/hr $56/hr
278 Special Education Teachers, Preschool $32/hr $68,000 $32/hr $40/hr
279 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $32/hr $67,960 $25/hr $47/hr
280 Correspondence Clerks $32/hr $67,960 $32/hr $46/hr
281 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $32/hr $67,700 $26/hr $38/hr
282 Lighting Technicians $32/hr $67,290 $21/hr $50/hr
283 Biochemists and Biophysicists $32/hr $66,770 $26/hr $62/hr
284 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $32/hr $66,770 $20/hr $53/hr
285 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $32/hr $66,600 $22/hr $46/hr
286 Community Health Workers $31/hr $66,420 $22/hr $38/hr
287 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $31/hr $66,240 $24/hr $52/hr
288 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $31/hr $65,500 $25/hr $57/hr
289 Information and Record Clerks, All Other $31/hr $65,480 $20/hr $41/hr
290 Social Science Research Assistants $31/hr $65,460 $20/hr $58/hr
291 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $31/hr $65,300 $18/hr $73/hr
292 Parking Enforcement Workers $31/hr $65,150 $23/hr $32/hr
293 Audio and Video Technicians $31/hr $65,040 $18/hr $56/hr
294 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $31/hr $65,020 $24/hr $37/hr
295 Museum Technicians and Conservators $31/hr $64,940 $16/hr $49/hr
296 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $31/hr $64,880 $18/hr $39/hr
297 Travel Agents $31/hr $64,620 $25/hr $34/hr
298 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $31/hr $64,630 $16/hr $58/hr
299 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30/hr $64,460 $23/hr $33/hr
300 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $30/hr $64,270 $19/hr $46/hr
301 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $30/hr $63,560 $24/hr $80/hr
302 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $30/hr $63,380 $22/hr $42/hr
303 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $30/hr $63,350 $20/hr $40/hr
304 Carpenters $30/hr $63,290 $24/hr $40/hr
305 Advertising Sales Agents $30/hr $63,200 $19/hr $59/hr
306 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $30/hr $62,940 $21/hr $40/hr
307 Postal Service Clerks $30/hr $62,550 $20/hr $35/hr
308 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $30/hr $62,500 $20/hr $51/hr
309 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $30/hr $62,510 $22/hr $49/hr
310 Structural Iron and Steel Workers $29/hr $62,330 $25/hr $68/hr
311 Rehabilitation Counselors $29/hr $61,700 $20/hr $45/hr
312 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $29/hr $61,470 $22/hr $40/hr
313 Medical Records Specialists $29/hr $61,320 $22/hr $52/hr
314 Brickmasons and Blockmasons $29/hr $61,310 $28/hr $37/hr
315 Self-Enrichment Teachers $29/hr $61,040 $18/hr $45/hr
316 Procurement Clerks $29/hr $60,940 $20/hr $43/hr
317 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $29/hr $60,940 $20/hr $34/hr
318 Private Detectives and Investigators $29/hr $60,690 $20/hr $39/hr
319 Opticians, Dispensing $29/hr $60,560 $17/hr $35/hr
320 Psychiatric Technicians $29/hr $60,530 $18/hr $35/hr
321 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $29/hr $60,400 $24/hr $103/hr
322 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $29/hr $60,320 $19/hr $84/hr
323 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $29/hr $60,330 $16/hr $39/hr
324 Bill and Account Collectors $28/hr $60,170 $19/hr $41/hr
325 Foresters $28/hr $60,080 $28/hr $55/hr
326 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $28/hr $60,040 $24/hr $49/hr
327 Clergy $28/hr $60,030 $17/hr $55/hr
328 Massage Therapists $28/hr $59,900 $24/hr $30/hr
329 Biological Technicians $28/hr $59,870 $18/hr $37/hr
330 Set and Exhibit Designers $28/hr $59,730 $20/hr $49/hr
331 Credit Counselors $28/hr $59,520 $24/hr $48/hr
332 Automotive Body and Related Repairers $28/hr $59,540 $18/hr $44/hr
333 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $28/hr $59,410 $22/hr $28/hr
334 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $28/hr $59,130 $22/hr $46/hr
335 File Clerks $28/hr $59,080 $23/hr $37/hr
336 Postal Service Mail Carriers $28/hr $59,000 $19/hr $36/hr
337 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $28/hr $58,990 $22/hr $32/hr
338 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $28/hr $58,940 $21/hr $47/hr
339 Brokerage Clerks $28/hr $58,870 $17/hr $38/hr
340 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $27/hr $58,140 $18/hr $30/hr
341 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $27/hr $57,930 $19/hr $39/hr
342 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $27/hr $57,520 $18/hr $36/hr
343 Roofers $27/hr $57,400 $19/hr $45/hr
344 Medical Equipment Repairers $27/hr $57,100 $21/hr $41/hr
345 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $27/hr $56,870 $17/hr $32/hr
346 Library Technicians $27/hr $56,660 $21/hr $33/hr
347 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $27/hr $56,640 $18/hr $41/hr
348 Pipelayers $26/hr $55,870 $19/hr $37/hr
349 Helpers--Carpenters $26/hr $55,790 $19/hr $44/hr
350 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $26/hr $55,760 $23/hr $38/hr
351 Social and Human Service Assistants $26/hr $55,750 $18/hr $39/hr
352 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $26/hr $55,720 $18/hr $29/hr
353 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26/hr $55,240 $17/hr $34/hr
354 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $26/hr $54,910 $19/hr $38/hr
355 Surveyors $26/hr $54,880 $26/hr $47/hr
356 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $26/hr $54,790 $18/hr $38/hr
357 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $26/hr $54,700 $19/hr $69/hr
358 Tutors $26/hr $54,120 $16/hr $41/hr
359 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $25/hr $53,800 $17/hr $40/hr
360 Painters, Construction and Maintenance $25/hr $53,630 $18/hr $35/hr
361 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $25/hr $53,400 $21/hr $38/hr
362 Pharmacy Aides $25/hr $53,400 $18/hr $30/hr
363 Public Safety Telecommunicators $25/hr $53,250 $17/hr $29/hr
364 Dental Assistants $25/hr $52,880 $20/hr $31/hr
365 Occupational Therapy Aides $25/hr $52,770 $17/hr $29/hr
366 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $25/hr $52,710 $19/hr $38/hr
367 Medical Equipment Preparers $24/hr $51,860 $20/hr $41/hr
368 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $24/hr $51,690 $17/hr $38/hr
369 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $24/hr $51,180 $20/hr $47/hr
370 Security Guards $24/hr $51,110 $16/hr $36/hr
371 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $24/hr $50,930 $16/hr $41/hr
372 Plasterers and Stucco Masons $24/hr $50,890 $19/hr $33/hr
373 Customer Service Representatives $24/hr $50,820 $17/hr $39/hr
374 Office Clerks, General $24/hr $50,630 $17/hr $38/hr
375 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $24/hr $50,060 $18/hr $49/hr
376 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $24/hr $50,000 $16/hr $37/hr
377 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $23/hr $49,330 $18/hr $36/hr
378 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $23/hr $49,270 $19/hr $37/hr
379 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $23/hr $49,210 $19/hr $33/hr
380 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $23/hr $49,180 $16/hr $45/hr
381 Library Assistants, Clerical $23/hr $49,060 $16/hr $34/hr
382 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $23/hr $49,030 $18/hr $54/hr
383 Medical Assistants $23/hr $48,710 $17/hr $28/hr
384 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $23/hr $48,710 $19/hr $30/hr
385 Maintenance Workers, Machinery $23/hr $48,360 $18/hr $39/hr
386 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $23/hr $48,310 $19/hr $28/hr
387 Butchers and Meat Cutters $23/hr $47,990 $16/hr $27/hr
388 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $23/hr $47,900 $18/hr $31/hr
389 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $23/hr $47,890 $18/hr $28/hr
390 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $22/hr $47,800 $18/hr $30/hr
391 Chemical Technicians $22/hr $47,670 $19/hr $31/hr
392 Bus Drivers, School $22/hr $47,660 $16/hr $28/hr
393 Light Truck Drivers $22/hr $47,550 $18/hr $32/hr
394 Emergency Medical Technicians $22/hr $47,440 $19/hr $34/hr
395 Word Processors and Typists $22/hr $47,420 $20/hr $33/hr
396 Construction Laborers $22/hr $47,420 $17/hr $29/hr
397 Bartenders $22/hr $47,210 $16/hr $53/hr
398 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $22/hr $47,200 $16/hr $30/hr
399 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $22/hr $47,170 $18/hr $35/hr
400 Tour and Travel Guides $22/hr $47,150 $17/hr $35/hr
401 Data Entry Keyers $22/hr $47,100 $18/hr $30/hr
402 Pharmacy Technicians $22/hr $46,520 $18/hr $33/hr
403 Sewing Machine Operators $22/hr $46,520 $16/hr $26/hr
404 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $22/hr $46,350 $18/hr $37/hr
405 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $22/hr $46,320 $17/hr $30/hr
406 Skincare Specialists $22/hr $46,260 $21/hr $63/hr
407 Nursing Assistants $22/hr $46,220 $18/hr $28/hr
408 Telephone Operators $21/hr $45,460 $16/hr $25/hr
409 Helpers--Electricians $21/hr $45,470 $18/hr $25/hr
410 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $21/hr $45,360 $21/hr $23/hr
411 Transportation Workers, All Other $21/hr $45,220 $17/hr $40/hr
412 Couriers and Messengers $21/hr $44,710 $17/hr $24/hr
413 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $21/hr $44,410 $17/hr $40/hr
414 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $21/hr $44,090 $17/hr $26/hr
415 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $21/hr $43,770 $17/hr $29/hr
416 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $20/hr $43,450 $16/hr $44/hr
417 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $20/hr $43,200 $18/hr $27/hr
418 Counter and Rental Clerks $20/hr $42,890 $17/hr $26/hr
419 Tellers $20/hr $42,310 $16/hr $27/hr
420 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $20/hr $42,160 $19/hr $32/hr
421 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $20/hr $41,750 $16/hr $26/hr
422 Dietetic Technicians $19/hr $41,560 $16/hr $31/hr
423 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $19/hr $41,520 $16/hr $26/hr
424 Orderlies $19/hr $41,390 $17/hr $22/hr
425 Residential Advisors $19/hr $41,170 $17/hr $30/hr
426 Orthotists and Prosthetists $19/hr $40,890 $19/hr $39/hr
427 Tire Repairers and Changers $19/hr $40,560 $17/hr $29/hr
428 Receptionists and Information Clerks $19/hr $39,960 $16/hr $28/hr
429 Crossing Guards and Flaggers $19/hr $39,660 $17/hr $21/hr
430 Floral Designers $19/hr $39,580 $16/hr $24/hr
431 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $18/hr $39,150 $16/hr $24/hr
432 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $18/hr $39,120 $16/hr $20/hr
433 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $18/hr $38,890 $16/hr $26/hr
434 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $18/hr $38,750 $16/hr $27/hr
435 Stockers and Order Fillers $18/hr $38,670 $16/hr $23/hr
436 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $18/hr $38,620 $18/hr $26/hr
437 Recreation Workers $18/hr $38,310 $16/hr $29/hr
438 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $18/hr $38,310 $16/hr $38/hr
439 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $18/hr $38,320 $16/hr $27/hr
440 Animal Caretakers $18/hr $38,250 $16/hr $23/hr
441 Cooks, Restaurant $18/hr $38,120 $17/hr $22/hr
442 Religious Workers, All Other $18/hr $37,910 $16/hr $42/hr
443 Food Batchmakers $18/hr $37,920 $16/hr $19/hr
444 Sales and Related Workers, All Other $18/hr $37,820 $18/hr $46/hr
445 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $18/hr $37,800 $16/hr $26/hr
446 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $18/hr $37,660 $16/hr $23/hr
447 Physical Therapist Aides $18/hr $37,630 $18/hr $21/hr
448 Food Preparation Workers $18/hr $37,630 $17/hr $22/hr
449 Childcare Workers $18/hr $37,480 $17/hr $23/hr
450 Waiters and Waitresses $17/hr $37,390 $16/hr $41/hr
451 Packers and Packagers, Hand $17/hr $37,390 $16/hr $23/hr
452 Retail Salespersons $17/hr $37,380 $16/hr $27/hr
453 Tile and Stone Setters $17/hr $37,320 $17/hr $34/hr
454 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $17/hr $37,280 $16/hr $23/hr
455 Baggage Porters and Bellhops $17/hr $37,280 $16/hr $24/hr
456 Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $17/hr $37,040 $16/hr $27/hr
457 Home Health and Personal Care Aides $17/hr $37,010 $16/hr $18/hr
458 Cooks, Short Order $17/hr $37,010 $17/hr $21/hr
459 Fast Food and Counter Workers $17/hr $37,010 $16/hr $22/hr
460 Bakers $17/hr $36,960 $16/hr $28/hr
461 Animal Trainers $17/hr $36,230 $17/hr $18/hr
462 Concierges $17/hr $36,110 $16/hr $24/hr
463 Cashiers $17/hr $36,070 $16/hr $21/hr
464 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $17/hr $36,010 $17/hr $28/hr
465 Dishwashers $17/hr $35,960 $16/hr $20/hr
466 Shampooers $17/hr $35,770 $16/hr $17/hr
467 Driver/Sales Workers $17/hr $35,630 $16/hr $24/hr
468 Medical Transcriptionists $17/hr $35,580 $16/hr $18/hr
469 Cooks, Fast Food $16/hr $35,250 $16/hr $18/hr
470 Parking Attendants $16/hr $35,210 $16/hr $18/hr
471 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $16/hr $35,070 $16/hr $27/hr
472 Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $16/hr $34,440 $16/hr $18/hr
473 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $16/hr $34,260 $16/hr $23/hr
474 Air Traffic Controllers $16/hr $34,130 $16/hr $95/hr
475 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $16/hr $33,490 $16/hr $25/hr
476 Amusement and Recreation Attendants $16/hr $33,490 $16/hr $19/hr
477 Manicurists and Pedicurists $16/hr $33,490 $16/hr $23/hr

Frequently Asked Questions About Hourly Wages in District of Columbia

What is the median hourly wage in District of Columbia?

The average median hourly wage across 477 occupations in District of Columbia is $39.39/hr (2024).

Which jobs in District of Columbia pay the highest hourly rate?

Physicians, Pathologists pays the highest at $112.65/hr.

How many occupations are tracked in District of Columbia?

We track hourly wages for 477 occupations in District of Columbia.

How is hourly wage data calculated?

BLS annual salary ÷ 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hrs/week).

How does District of Columbia compare to the national average?

The median hourly wage across occupations in District of Columbia is $39.39/hr vs national $31.25/hr.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 (District of Columbia). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (experienced). Annual equivalent based on 2,080 hours/year (40 hrs/week × 52 weeks). Our Methodology · Data Sources