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343 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in District of Columbia (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 343 occupations in District of Columbia with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Neurologists at $332,000/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

343
Jobs Over $50K

$332,000

#1: Neurologists

$99,998

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

443,070

Workers in These Jobs

All 343 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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	Neurologists	$332,000	$276,260	50
2	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$318,200	$292,750	120
3	Podiatrists	$265,740	$231,170	N/A
4	Family Medicine Physicians	$233,390	$321,950	150
5	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$223,250	$207,560	490
6	Anesthesiologists	$202,570	$239,320	100
7	Financial Examiners	$198,720	$187,240	470
8	Public Relations Managers	$197,600	$217,060	7,410
9	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$195,190	$200,760	5,690
10	Lawyers	$195,190	$242,800	33,070
11	Nuclear Engineers	$195,190	$180,480	230
12	Financial Managers	$188,880	$210,420	8,930
13	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$185,220	$185,230	1,290
14	Emergency Management Directors	$184,350	$165,390	150
15	Human Resources Managers	$184,350	$187,830	2,250
16	Psychiatrists	$183,080	$181,090	310
17	Radiologists	$182,450	$268,900	80
18	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$181,060	$171,730	300
19	Marketing Managers	$177,170	$194,070	3,470
20	Purchasing Managers	$175,720	$175,130	1,110
21	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$172,330	$156,300	490
22	General and Operations Managers	$168,000	$179,130	36,150
23	Economists	$167,590	$175,100	3,000
24	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$167,520	$163,940	1,460
25	Actuaries	$166,230	$164,460	160
26	Computer Hardware Engineers	$163,360	$162,180	210
27	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$161,860	$166,230	220
28	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$160,990	$170,480	130
29	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$160,760	$148,110	2,980
30	Aerospace Engineers	$157,600	$154,410	290
31	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$157,040	$160,720	400
32	Physicists	$157,040	$156,320	480
33	Natural Sciences Managers	$156,730	$153,450	1,540
34	Medical and Health Services Managers	$155,140	$162,210	2,010
35	Pharmacists	$153,400	$144,970	850
36	Political Scientists	$152,530	$154,300	3,070
37	Database Architects	$150,010	$149,300	790
38	Chemists	$149,860	$148,840	280
39	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$144,190	$148,690	330
40	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$143,040	$164,740	80
41	Electrical Engineers	$143,000	$142,760	330
42	Sales Managers	$141,800	$162,050	1,930
43	Fundraising Managers	$141,720	$157,530	800
44	Training and Development Managers	$141,710	$164,170	210
45	Statisticians	$140,670	$137,760	550
46	Computer Network Architects	$137,670	$145,960	1,490
47	Materials Scientists	$137,600	$141,040	N/A
48	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$137,470	$140,030	1,930
49	Dental Hygienists	$137,220	$127,910	320
50	Urban and Regional Planners	$137,000	$135,050	120
51	Software Developers	$136,880	$144,430	6,120
52	Nurse Practitioners	$135,880	$146,470	680
53	Physician Assistants	$135,140	$146,230	470
54	Information Security Analysts	$135,090	$143,330	1,510
55	Optometrists	$134,840	$145,590	50
56	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$134,760	$148,210	1,230
57	Veterinarians	$134,530	$160,520	190
58	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$134,090	$144,650	670
59	Mechanical Engineers	$133,300	$138,500	510
60	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$132,620	$133,190	1,270
61	Credit Analysts	$132,590	$144,010	50
62	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$132,180	$143,760	610
63	Writers and Authors	$129,300	$128,890	1,050
64	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$128,710	$116,600	150
65	Administrative Services Managers	$128,610	$141,300	1,030
66	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$128,370	$144,980	630
67	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$126,560	$126,450	380
68	Data Scientists	$126,490	$142,580	2,680
69	Construction Managers	$126,430	$140,780	1,250
70	Management Analysts	$126,140	$130,350	19,000
71	Budget Analysts	$124,590	$124,680	1,490
72	Industrial Production Managers	$124,420	$150,610	50
73	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$124,090	$122,620	1,880
74	Real Estate Sales Agents	$123,770	$99,500	590
75	Surgical Assistants	$123,390	$110,920	90
76	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$122,570	$107,660	N/A
77	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$120,090	$121,400	70
78	Database Administrators	$118,540	$115,790	560
79	Historians	$118,290	$113,140	250
80	Technical Writers	$117,810	$112,210	440
81	Computer Systems Analysts	$116,820	$128,240	2,480
82	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$116,630	$121,850	30
83	Printing Press Operators	$116,630	$104,930	350
84	Facilities Managers	$115,770	$122,990	930
85	Labor Relations Specialists	$115,600	$124,610	160
86	Web Developers	$114,690	$119,280	430
87	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$113,930	$114,770	30
88	Epidemiologists	$112,370	$122,860	90
89	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$112,020	$114,040	160
90	Respiratory Therapists	$111,950	$108,020	430
91	Accountants and Auditors	$111,530	$122,680	9,810
92	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$111,530	$115,070	280
93	Compliance Officers	$111,030	$113,410	4,380
94	Human Resources Specialists	$110,970	$116,020	6,910
95	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$110,970	$116,920	1,320
96	Photographers	$110,970	$104,630	260
97	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$110,300	$114,080	150
98	Interpreters and Translators	$109,970	$102,960	280
99	Speech-Language Pathologists	$109,380	$112,940	390
100	Occupational Therapists	$109,170	$110,850	540
101	Broadcast Technicians	$108,270	$99,760	290
102	Print Binding and Finishing Workers	$108,080	$100,910	200
103	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$107,980	$108,770	110
104	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,770	$109,610	110
105	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$107,650	$116,540	480
106	School Psychologists	$107,500	$115,760	250
107	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$107,390	$143,640	1,880
108	Soil and Plant Scientists	$107,140	$110,880	60
109	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$107,050	$117,980	140
110	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$107,000	$127,690	220
111	Social and Community Service Managers	$106,700	$114,420	640
112	Sound Engineering Technicians	$106,630	$107,510	90
113	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,470	$117,580	50
114	Instructional Coordinators	$105,990	$113,260	1,220
115	Financial and Investment Analysts	$105,780	$123,890	3,670
116	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$105,390	$174,360	1,720
117	Personal Financial Advisors	$104,990	$144,800	480
118	Project Management Specialists	$104,900	$119,530	5,170
119	Logisticians	$104,770	$109,700	1,350
120	Producers and Directors	$104,270	$115,040	2,640
121	Civil Engineers	$103,880	$115,810	1,650
122	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$103,860	$143,270	70
123	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,370	$117,940	100
124	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$103,340	$107,950	760
125	Health Education Specialists	$103,330	$109,310	680
126	Industrial Engineers	$103,300	$115,810	160
127	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,160	$120,640	70
128	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$102,770	$98,860	660
129	Public Relations Specialists	$102,740	$120,200	16,720
130	Registered Nurses	$102,540	$106,980	11,440
131	Audiologists	$102,500	$117,460	40
132	Survey Researchers	$102,390	$121,060	150
133	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,310	$103,490	1,120
134	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$102,040	$113,890	1,700
135	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,970	$109,850	140
136	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$101,940	$119,310	670
137	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,700	$123,050	230
138	Physical Therapists	$101,640	$112,400	610
139	Nurse Midwives	$101,450	$119,310	70
140	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,380	$110,080	210
141	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,250	$103,860	340
142	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$101,240	$104,050	150
143	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$101,150	$103,060	360
144	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$101,020	$91,200	1,010
145	Prepress Technicians and Workers	$100,980	$101,710	180
146	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$100,920	$101,650	80
147	Genetic Counselors	$100,380	$95,450	40
148	Radiation Therapists	$100,250	$112,400	70
149	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$99,670	$101,340	440
150	Conservation Scientists	$99,400	$99,050	110
151	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$99,380	$100,450	280
152	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,300	$113,260	N/A
153	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$99,280	$93,590	1,940
154	Financial Risk Specialists	$99,230	$123,390	210
155	Film and Video Editors	$98,830	$96,280	370
156	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$98,810	$98,230	50
157	Interior Designers	$98,450	$102,040	620
158	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$98,300	$100,990	240
159	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$98,090	$106,270	6,340
160	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$97,910	$94,970	1,070
161	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$97,880	$96,900	370
162	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$97,620	$100,550	240
163	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$97,600	$87,950	500
164	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,900	$100,300	350
165	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,830	$113,410	350
166	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$96,580	$93,910	3,750
167	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$96,550	$96,550	960
168	Operations Research Analysts	$96,030	$115,120	2,250
169	Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance	$95,730	$88,560	60
170	Recreational Therapists	$95,640	$88,060	50
171	Brokerage Clerks	$95,450	$89,610	N/A
172	Healthcare Social Workers	$94,100	$93,120	420
173	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$94,080	$103,760	2,040
174	Curators	$93,310	$100,420	140
175	Archivists	$93,040	$93,530	200
176	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$92,940	$103,000	600
177	Loan Officers	$92,890	$100,150	370
178	Computer Network Support Specialists	$91,370	$100,560	450
179	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$91,280	$80,320	70
180	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$90,850	$91,590	4,560
181	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$90,470	$89,400	620
182	Transportation Inspectors	$89,960	$106,370	150
183	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$89,750	$95,400	6,400
184	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$88,650	$92,390	4,720
185	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$88,420	$109,610	580
186	Graphic Designers	$87,920	$94,630	1,150
187	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$87,670	$83,870	200
188	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$86,710	$92,350	650
189	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$86,520	$93,780	1,420
190	Construction and Building Inspectors	$86,200	$93,030	370
191	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,550	$97,640	180
192	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,190	$93,030	130
193	Landscape Architects	$85,100	$102,680	170
194	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,950	$96,230	N/A
195	Insurance Sales Agents	$84,530	$119,380	N/A
196	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$84,390	$84,920	400
197	Music Directors and Composers	$84,040	$97,530	140
198	Editors	$83,920	$109,290	3,310
199	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,910	$97,920	180
200	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$83,720	$76,770	N/A
201	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$83,710	$83,880	710
202	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$83,460	$92,260	1,260
203	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$82,750	$88,460	2,800
204	Cost Estimators	$82,730	$92,030	270
205	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,300	$95,530	410
206	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$82,150	$84,530	270
207	Insurance Underwriters	$82,070	$108,350	N/A
208	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,880	$99,090	260
209	Food Service Managers	$81,680	$95,280	1,000
210	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$81,500	$86,500	180
211	Training and Development Specialists	$80,980	$86,030	1,900
212	Computer User Support Specialists	$80,950	$85,690	3,140
213	Fundraisers	$80,840	$90,400	2,350
214	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,810	$87,940	230
215	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$80,470	$82,700	1,690
216	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$80,030	$87,500	350
217	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$80,010	$92,960	560
218	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$79,900	$84,060	1,540
219	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,310	$87,060	290
220	Pediatricians, General	$79,240	$116,210	N/A
221	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$79,200	$86,820	4,080
222	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$79,170	$87,810	520
223	Electricians	$78,970	$88,860	2,440
224	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,930	$88,700	360
225	Audio and Video Technicians	$78,770	$82,040	830
226	Paramedics	$78,550	$82,440	90
227	Glaziers	$78,390	$73,890	200
228	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$77,850	$89,180	410
229	Surgical Technologists	$77,520	$70,610	340
230	Skincare Specialists	$77,480	$83,730	200
231	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$77,080	$74,550	140
232	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$76,970	$79,640	2,360
233	Set and Exhibit Designers	$76,900	$81,770	190
234	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$76,770	$93,690	3,120
235	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$76,740	$78,310	N/A
236	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$76,560	$81,650	960
237	Chefs and Head Cooks	$76,420	$79,660	2,020
238	Cargo and Freight Agents	$76,250	$73,770	60
239	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$76,110	$78,090	520
240	Firefighters	$75,870	$79,550	1,480
241	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$75,740	$74,030	1,040
242	Lodging Managers	$75,610	$88,850	260
243	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$75,460	$80,650	80
244	Advertising Sales Agents	$75,030	$94,310	320
245	Foresters	$74,710	$82,930	N/A
246	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$74,670	$76,510	270
247	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$74,610	$76,470	620
248	Athletic Trainers	$74,450	$84,310	100
249	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$74,080	$74,940	640
250	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$73,550	$79,540	2,430
251	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$73,310	$83,340	510
252	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$73,130	$80,600	300
253	Machinists	$72,900	$73,260	160
254	Private Detectives and Investigators	$72,720	$88,260	N/A
255	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$72,660	$74,330	430
256	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$72,260	$70,320	300
257	Medical Records Specialists	$72,040	$80,250	270
258	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$72,010	$103,280	1,500
259	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$70,780	$71,660	130
260	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$68,660	$67,910	310
261	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$68,300	$75,120	80
262	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$68,120	$69,220	50
263	Postal Service Clerks	$67,790	$66,740	110
264	Psychiatric Technicians	$67,430	$63,160	380
265	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$66,750	$63,580	400
266	Self-Enrichment Teachers	$66,430	$70,820	600
267	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$66,390	$71,110	60
268	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$66,130	$69,620	50
269	Coaches and Scouts	$65,360	$83,290	630
270	Social Science Research Assistants	$65,330	$72,920	1,560
271	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$65,200	$69,880	110
272	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$65,180	$67,650	1,790
273	Clergy	$64,800	$71,770	310
274	Biological Technicians	$64,770	$61,520	210
275	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$64,450	$75,410	200
276	Billing and Posting Clerks	$64,330	$73,360	530
277	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$64,250	$65,030	930
278	Security Guards	$64,210	$60,720	15,880
279	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$64,170	$67,710	830
280	Massage Therapists	$64,110	$76,020	120
281	Credit Counselors	$63,580	$75,640	110
282	Physical Therapist Assistants	$63,400	$67,130	40
283	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$62,940	$72,130	570
284	Procurement Clerks	$62,880	$66,170	220
285	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$62,640	$67,990	30
286	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$62,520	$59,170	80
287	Community Health Workers	$62,510	$68,810	280
288	Bill and Account Collectors	$62,230	$69,760	240
289	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,150	$68,100	2,350
290	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$62,090	$65,170	290
291	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$61,870	$70,930	170
292	Roofers	$61,750	$68,740	100
293	Carpenters	$61,710	$65,990	1,540
294	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$61,680	$64,280	320
295	Travel Agents	$61,560	$63,740	160
296	Opticians, Dispensing	$61,310	$61,790	80
297	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$61,270	$65,370	120
298	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$61,240	$69,290	210
299	Library Technicians	$61,040	$62,300	390
300	New Accounts Clerks	$60,990	$64,240	N/A
301	Dental Assistants	$60,580	$63,360	630
302	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$60,450	$69,180	1,260
303	Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$60,400	$58,460	290
304	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,310	$65,900	920
305	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$60,310	$63,420	4,860
306	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$60,240	$64,090	50
307	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$60,180	$61,620	280
308	Pharmacy Aides	$59,960	$56,990	120
309	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$59,910	$61,270	11,800
310	Medical Equipment Repairers	$59,780	$66,020	130
311	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$59,730	$63,660	70
312	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$59,520	$62,240	500
313	Social and Human Service Assistants	$59,460	$60,770	2,080
314	Library Assistants, Clerical	$59,390	$59,220	100
315	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,220	$66,820	N/A
316	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$59,080	$58,870	60
317	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$59,050	$60,130	610
318	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$58,470	$61,990	1,470
319	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$58,460	$67,870	210
320	Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	$57,720	$65,530	80
321	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$57,620	$66,370	N/A
322	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$57,170	$57,770	2,830
323	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$56,670	$63,030	260
324	Chemical Technicians	$56,530	$55,130	30
325	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$55,580	$55,890	150
326	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$55,490	$55,960	540
327	Pipelayers	$55,470	$57,120	110
328	Bus Drivers, School	$55,450	$54,630	510
329	Data Entry Keyers	$55,170	$58,250	200
330	Office Clerks, General	$55,040	$57,730	5,670
331	Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$54,860	$61,800	110
332	Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	$54,700	$56,040	230
333	Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$54,570	$70,320	870
334	Bartenders	$53,920	$59,210	5,760
335	Counter and Rental Clerks	$53,760	$54,160	480
336	Costume Attendants	$53,290	$69,210	60
337	Passenger Attendants	$52,730	$49,260	710
338	Phlebotomists	$51,980	$52,070	180
339	Medical Assistants	$51,050	$54,890	2,260
340	Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$50,790	$53,130	N/A
341	Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	$50,440	$48,820	40
342	Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$50,330	$52,150	80
343	Construction Laborers	$50,020	$52,220	2,090

District of Columbia High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in District of Columbia are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Business & Financial fields.

80.7% of all tracked occupations in DC earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,020/year (Construction Laborers), while the top earner makes $332,000/year.

District of Columbia ranks #41 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in District of Columbia?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 343 occupations in District of Columbia with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 80.7% 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 Neurologists with a median salary of $332,000 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in District of Columbia?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in District of Columbia is $50,020/year (Construction Laborers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in District of Columbia?

The average median salary among all 343 occupations that pay over $50K in District of Columbia is $99,998 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ 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 $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics