128 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in District of Columbia (2024)

There are 128 occupations in District of Columbia with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Physicians, Pathologists at $234,320/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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128
Jobs Over $100K

$234,320

#1: Physicians, Pathologists

$129,685

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

319,850

Workers in These Jobs

All 128 Jobs Paying Over $100K in District of Columbia

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Physicians, Pathologists	$234,320	$225,150	40
2	Chief Executives	$206,690	$307,770	1,350
3	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$199,010	$208,050	30
4	Lawyers	$183,500	$238,990	34,660
5	Public Relations Managers	$183,500	$224,110	8,220
6	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$181,650	$189,220	4,550
7	Financial Examiners	$180,290	$170,530	460
8	Emergency Management Directors	$176,450	$167,680	140
9	Art Directors	$175,440	$146,630	600
10	Nuclear Engineers	$174,390	$163,610	260
11	Financial Managers	$172,060	$190,630	7,570
12	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$171,270	$173,270	1,390
13	Human Resources Managers	$171,220	$180,750	2,160
14	Aerospace Engineers	$166,310	$152,400	410
15	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$164,980	$168,590	170
16	Database Architects	$164,720	$162,980	560
17	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$164,420	$158,200	240
18	Managers, All Other	$163,240	$168,180	18,450
19	Purchasing Managers	$163,240	$162,040	1,220
20	General and Operations Managers	$162,990	$174,250	34,580
21	Life Scientists, All Other	$160,140	$172,440	N/A
22	Economists	$158,830	$163,540	3,290
23	Engineers, All Other	$158,830	$151,300	2,640
24	Marketing Managers	$156,750	$169,080	3,330
25	Natural Sciences Managers	$154,420	$149,960	1,500
26	Physical Scientists, All Other	$154,420	$147,300	750
27	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$151,680	$146,990	550
28	Optometrists	$149,990	$148,610	70
29	Training and Development Managers	$148,450	$162,820	160
30	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$145,870	$146,740	530
31	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$145,780	$145,620	300
32	Actuaries	$145,600	$145,550	270
33	Political Scientists	$145,600	$146,600	2,960
34	Medical and Health Services Managers	$144,350	$170,710	1,900
35	Fundraising Managers	$143,860	$155,480	780
36	Chemists	$141,880	$139,600	270
37	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$141,190	$142,630	490
38	Software Developers	$140,360	$146,060	8,470
39	Pharmacists	$140,320	$138,110	720
40	Sales Managers	$138,680	$147,130	1,620
41	Computer Hardware Engineers	$138,670	$136,810	200
42	Physicists	$138,420	$136,570	660
43	Sales Engineers	$137,750	$175,210	120
44	Computer Network Architects	$133,890	$135,580	1,160
45	Nurse Practitioners	$133,280	$134,850	600
46	Information Security Analysts	$132,470	$134,810	1,600
47	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$132,270	$120,570	40
48	Computer Occupations, All Other	$131,980	$131,290	16,960
49	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$131,770	$126,460	830
50	Veterinarians	$130,820	$156,570	150
51	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$130,770	$132,160	1,460
52	Electrical Engineers	$129,670	$127,950	530
53	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$128,770	$152,780	150
54	Statisticians	$128,640	$127,280	670
55	Industrial Production Managers	$128,430	$135,030	30
56	Construction Managers	$126,940	$137,750	1,130
57	Education Administrators, All Other	$126,940	$122,420	960
58	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$126,820	$124,050	160
59	Physician Assistants	$124,350	$126,090	450
60	Mechanical Engineers	$124,160	$126,960	520
61	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$123,440	$135,960	1,230
62	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$123,360	$142,110	1,570
63	Urban and Regional Planners	$123,200	$121,410	200
64	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$122,820	$109,900	90
65	Data Scientists	$122,010	$128,810	3,100
66	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$121,970	$122,160	690
67	Environmental Engineers	$121,860	$116,640	170
68	Database Administrators	$120,220	$116,470	520
69	Labor Relations Specialists	$120,100	$120,460	390
70	Dental Hygienists	$119,710	$113,600	230
71	Administrative Services Managers	$119,480	$133,570	750
72	Financial Specialists, All Other	$119,480	$124,500	2,480
73	Management Analysts	$119,480	$120,480	18,570
74	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$119,480	$116,340	310
75	Facilities Managers	$119,020	$128,540	850
76	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$117,210	$126,700	610
77	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$116,170	$115,940	2,600
78	Budget Analysts	$115,730	$114,620	1,680
79	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$115,730	$115,910	1,620
80	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$114,260	$126,570	600
81	Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers	$113,410	$80,280	40
82	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$112,960	$112,660	1,970
83	Speech-Language Pathologists	$112,620	$111,110	420
84	Web Developers	$112,490	$123,640	670
85	Audiologists	$112,280	$117,540	N/A
86	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$111,750	$109,670	90
87	Printing Press Operators	$110,950	$102,210	350
88	Financial Risk Specialists	$110,550	$122,720	100
89	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$110,140	$113,990	1,710
90	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$110,100	$145,190	1,600
91	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$109,990	$119,650	N/A
92	Operations Research Analysts	$109,990	$116,320	2,230
93	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$108,560	$127,200	90
94	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$108,030	$99,590	N/A
95	Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance	$107,530	$115,320	N/A
96	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$106,750	$107,700	240
97	Respiratory Therapists	$106,480	$95,240	360
98	Radiation Therapists	$105,760	$100,990	80
99	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$105,580	$116,460	90
100	Psychologists, All Other	$105,520	$111,990	190
101	Logisticians	$105,330	$112,370	1,250
102	Registered Nurses	$105,220	$106,850	10,810
103	Insurance Underwriters	$104,410	$116,070	150
104	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$104,410	$96,270	1,220
105	Computer Systems Analysts	$103,960	$120,030	2,310
106	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,920	$111,130	140
107	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$103,600	$105,390	290
108	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$103,590	$110,320	38,250
109	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$103,490	$96,470	120
110	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$103,370	$98,870	40
111	Technical Writers	$102,970	$102,070	410
112	Financial and Investment Analysts	$102,890	$115,620	3,710
113	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$102,740	$115,230	1,850
114	Health Education Specialists	$102,420	$106,100	660
115	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$102,310	$174,610	40
116	Industrial Engineers	$102,210	$113,670	170
117	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,180	$116,260	50
118	Accountants and Auditors	$101,940	$113,190	11,310
119	Project Management Specialists	$101,920	$110,830	5,780
120	Psychiatrists	$101,310	$156,300	210
121	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$101,170	$91,650	2,370
122	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,090	$112,610	110
123	Human Resources Specialists	$100,980	$106,740	7,740
124	Instructional Coordinators	$100,900	$101,910	1,230
125	Physical Therapists	$100,850	$103,550	630
126	Compliance Officers	$100,350	$104,610	3,910
127	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,310	$112,420	180
128	Loan Officers	$100,210	$181,550	380

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District of Columbia High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in District of Columbia are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

26.8% of all tracked occupations in DC earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,210/year (Loan Officers), while the top earner makes $234,320/year.

District of Columbia ranks #5 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in District of Columbia?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 128 occupations in District of Columbia with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 26.8% of all tracked occupations in DC.

What is the highest paying job in District of Columbia?

The highest paying occupation in District of Columbia is Physicians, Pathologists with a median salary of $234,320 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in District of Columbia?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in District of Columbia is $100,210/year (Loan Officers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in District of Columbia?

The average median salary among all 128 occupations that pay over $100K in District of Columbia is $129,685 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in District of Columbia?

High-paying jobs in District of Columbia typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics