Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in District of Columbia, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
District of Columbia is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 702,250 residents, a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $109,707. The unemployment rate was 5.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 109.9 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,707 | 1 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 51 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.5% | 10 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 109.9 | 49 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.5% | 1 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 15.5% | 13 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the South Atlantic division: Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia · West Virginia.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 55,725 | 28.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38,885 | 20.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17,265 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 13,057 | 6.7% |
| Information | 12,677 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9,412 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8,916 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6,709 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 6,242 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5,472 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2,356 | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 2,248 | 1.2% |
| Construction | 1,993 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 1,689 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,645 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1,181 | 0.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 801 | 0.4% |
| Manufacturing | 247 | 0.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.0% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,000 | -9.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 29,600 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 17,600 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 24,600 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 160,900 | -1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 125,500 | -1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 75,400 | -0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 62,900 | +0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 207,000 | -9.4% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 718,700 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 53,960 | 76.9 | 0.67 | $60,660 | $40,340 | $97,310 | +28% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 56,970 | 81.2 | 0.92 | $44,390 | $36,400 | $76,590 | +27% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 18,490 | 26.3 | 0.30 | $49,460 | $37,140 | $83,720 | +12% |
| Sales and Related | 20,510 | 29.2 | 0.34 | $46,870 | $37,250 | $121,860 | +22% |
| Management | 105,590 | 150.4 | 2.10 | $169,990 | $97,090 | $291,740 | +34% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 110,570 | 157.5 | 2.32 | $109,990 | $64,870 | $178,780 | +33% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 29,790 | 42.4 | 0.67 | $100,400 | $48,690 | $176,530 | +16% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 32,790 | 46.7 | 0.80 | $79,890 | $46,730 | $131,810 | +32% |
| Production | 4,990 | 7.1 | 0.13 | $59,750 | $38,740 | $111,320 | +27% |
| Healthcare Support | 20,950 | 29.8 | 0.59 | $43,060 | $38,390 | $59,540 | +12% |
| Construction and Extraction | 12,770 | 18.2 | 0.44 | $70,110 | $45,450 | $116,790 | +18% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 10,740 | 15.3 | 0.39 | $72,000 | $46,620 | $100,380 | +21% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 43,050 | 61.3 | 1.81 | $133,010 | $78,830 | $203,400 | +22% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 22,640 | 32.2 | 1.10 | $39,430 | $37,350 | $55,280 | +5% |
| Protective Service | 29,670 | 42.3 | 1.74 | $73,950 | $37,210 | $132,260 | +48% |
| Personal Care and Service | 11,720 | 16.7 | 0.80 | $40,350 | $37,080 | $75,750 | +11% |
| Community and Social Service | 11,360 | 16.2 | 0.94 | $69,130 | $48,040 | $115,500 | +19% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 11,790 | 16.8 | 1.00 | $125,650 | $77,530 | $195,190 | +26% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 33,970 | 48.4 | 3.68 | $101,750 | $59,450 | $178,250 | +62% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 17,790 | 25.4 | 2.68 | $128,610 | $65,330 | $195,190 | +56% |
| Legal | 41,700 | 59.4 | 7.08 | $195,190 | $82,690 | $382,890 | +90% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 120 | 0.2 | 0.06 | $70,990 | $36,760 | $79,330 | +94% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 24.8% |
| Public administration | 18.3% |
| Education and health care | 18.1% |
| Other services | 10.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 2.2% |
| Construction | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 37,790 | 7.70 | $108,160 | $64,110 | $194,420 | +30% |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,150 | 2.29 | $168,000 | $88,590 | $312,070 | +59% |
| Lawyers | 33,070 | 9.71 | $195,190 | $120,580 | $392,750 | +22% |
| Management Analysts | 19,000 | 4.68 | $126,140 | $84,590 | $178,070 | +24% |
| Managers, All Other | 18,570 | 6.61 | $175,720 | $134,950 | $221,750 | +24% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 17,200 | 8.75 | $156,590 | $87,400 | $207,700 | +34% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 16,720 | 13.07 | $102,740 | $64,260 | $202,170 | +37% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 16,400 | 1.64 | $38,520 | $37,350 | $46,460 | +5% |
| Security Guards | 15,880 | 2.74 | $64,210 | $36,600 | $78,910 | +69% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,810 | 0.66 | $42,700 | $38,290 | $45,840 | +19% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 11,800 | 1.53 | $59,910 | $39,480 | $84,290 | +26% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 11,530 | 1.12 | $47,850 | $36,400 | $100,240 | +36% |
| Registered Nurses | 11,440 | 0.75 | $102,540 | $79,390 | $151,170 | +5% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 9,810 | 1.50 | $111,530 | $71,470 | $185,220 | +33% |
| Financial Managers | 8,930 | 2.35 | $188,880 | $130,880 | $349,420 | +13% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 7,720 | 1.21 | $46,130 | $36,440 | $53,020 | +23% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,550 | 0.64 | $48,250 | $37,440 | $77,120 | +8% |
| Public Relations Managers | 7,410 | 21.92 | $197,600 | $117,350 | $346,130 | +35% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 6,910 | 1.68 | $110,970 | $65,280 | $170,330 | +46% |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 6,400 | 3.61 | $89,750 | $59,770 | $131,650 | +43% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 6,340 | 1.56 | $98,090 | $59,340 | $176,240 | +25% |
| Software Developers | 6,120 | 0.80 | $136,880 | $85,140 | $197,000 | +1% |
| Cashiers | 6,060 | 0.43 | $38,880 | $36,400 | $51,640 | +18% |
| Bartenders | 5,760 | 1.69 | $53,920 | $36,400 | $95,560 | +57% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 5,690 | 1.88 | $195,190 | $126,520 | $286,280 | +11% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | 7,410 | 21.92 | $197,600 | $117,350 | $346,130 | +35% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 5,690 | 1.88 | $195,190 | $126,520 | $286,280 | +11% |
| Lawyers | 33,070 | 9.71 | $195,190 | $120,580 | $392,750 | +22% |
| Financial Managers | 8,930 | 2.35 | $188,880 | $130,880 | $349,420 | +13% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,290 | 1.30 | $185,220 | $138,470 | $225,080 | +8% |
| Human Resources Managers | 2,250 | 2.26 | $184,350 | $113,300 | $275,000 | +23% |
| Marketing Managers | 3,470 | 1.95 | $177,170 | $107,400 | $291,740 | +6% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,110 | 2.92 | $175,720 | $147,220 | $195,190 | +19% |
| Managers, All Other | 18,570 | 6.61 | $175,720 | $134,950 | $221,750 | +24% |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,150 | 2.29 | $168,000 | $88,590 | $312,070 | +59% |
| Economists | 3,000 | 37.34 | $167,590 | $98,350 | $299,110 | +34% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,460 | 1.46 | $167,520 | $66,810 | $304,510 | +56% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 2,980 | 5.78 | $160,760 | $94,220 | $195,190 | +71% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,540 | 3.14 | $156,730 | $79,390 | $195,190 | -6% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 17,200 | 8.75 | $156,590 | $87,400 | $207,700 | +34% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,010 | 0.75 | $155,140 | $95,860 | $227,270 | +25% |
| Political Scientists | 3,070 | 122.81 | $152,530 | $114,920 | $195,190 | +7% |
| Engineers, All Other | 3,560 | 5.12 | $151,920 | $101,990 | $195,190 | +24% |
| Sales Managers | 1,930 | 0.67 | $141,800 | $83,560 | $270,340 | -4% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,490 | 1.84 | $137,670 | $102,450 | $205,420 | +3% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,930 | 1.30 | $137,470 | $100,350 | $176,490 | +30% |
| Software Developers | 6,120 | 0.80 | $136,880 | $85,140 | $197,000 | +1% |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,510 | 1.76 | $135,090 | $86,280 | $189,510 | +5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 1,230 | 1.77 | $134,760 | $98,690 | $195,190 | +27% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 1,270 | 3.15 | $132,620 | $78,270 | $185,220 | +61% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Scientists | 3,070 | 122.81 | $152,530 | $114,920 | $195,190 | +7% |
| Economists | 3,000 | 37.34 | $167,590 | $98,350 | $299,110 | +34% |
| Public Relations Managers | 7,410 | 21.92 | $197,600 | $117,350 | $346,130 | +35% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 2,480 | 14.81 | $128,440 | $83,890 | $170,980 | +27% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,120 | 14.67 | $102,310 | $63,270 | $167,860 | +4% |
| Concierges | 3,000 | 13.48 | $38,230 | $37,340 | $50,490 | -2% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 16,720 | 13.07 | $102,740 | $64,260 | $202,170 | +37% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 1,560 | 11.25 | $65,330 | $50,810 | $112,030 | +5% |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1,720 | 9.72 | $105,390 | $64,600 | $222,040 | +69% |
| Lawyers | 33,070 | 9.71 | $195,190 | $120,580 | $392,750 | +22% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 17,200 | 8.75 | $156,590 | $87,400 | $207,700 | +34% |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 1,770 | 8.38 | $88,480 | $63,290 | $173,920 | +23% |
| Editors | 3,310 | 7.99 | $83,920 | $64,440 | $170,460 | +8% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 37,790 | 7.70 | $108,160 | $64,110 | $194,420 | +30% |
| Budget Analysts | 1,490 | 7.02 | $124,590 | $82,060 | $156,750 | +36% |
| Managers, All Other | 18,570 | 6.61 | $175,720 | $134,950 | $221,750 | +24% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 2,980 | 5.78 | $160,760 | $94,220 | $195,190 | +71% |
| Engineers, All Other | 3,560 | 5.12 | $151,920 | $101,990 | $195,190 | +24% |
| Writers and Authors | 1,050 | 4.85 | $129,300 | $74,990 | $172,480 | +68% |
| Fundraisers | 2,350 | 4.69 | $80,840 | $59,150 | $141,910 | +11% |
| Management Analysts | 19,000 | 4.68 | $126,140 | $84,590 | $178,070 | +24% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 2,250 | 4.59 | $96,030 | $65,550 | $195,190 | +8% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 2,460 | 4.12 | $125,110 | $69,910 | $195,190 | +54% |
| Producers and Directors | 2,640 | 4.09 | $104,270 | $69,260 | $170,490 | +15% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 2,360 | 3.66 | $76,970 | $53,320 | $121,410 | +26% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 1,456 federal job postings open now in District of Columbia (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
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| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 127 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 70 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 51 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 47 |
| Central Intelligence Agency | 46 |
| Department of State Headquarters | 41 |
| Architect of the Capitol | 30 |
| Smithsonian Institution | 30 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 26 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 24 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 22 |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | 22 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 22 |
| Farm Service Agency | 22 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Attorney | 150 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 87 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 81 |
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Information Technology Management | 59 |
| Program Management | 43 |
| General Business And Industry | 35 |
| Human Resources Management | 34 |
| Contracting | 34 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| General Engineering | 29 |
| Intelligence | 27 |
| Criminal Investigation | 25 |
| Police | 22 |
| Nurse | 20 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $102,415 (1,226 postings).
1 of the 250 largest US cities are in District of Columbia.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 702,250 | $109,707 | $1,931 | 5.6% | 65.5% |
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The median wage in District of Columbia is $91,540 a year ($44.01 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+80%). The 10th percentile earns $39,650 and the 90th $195,190.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 53,960 | 76.9 | 0.67 | $60,660 | $40,340 | $97,310 | +28% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 56,970 | 81.2 | 0.92 | $44,390 | $36,400 | $76,590 | +27% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 18,490 | 26.3 | 0.30 | $49,460 | $37,140 | $83,720 | +12% |
| Sales and Related | 20,510 | 29.2 | 0.34 | $46,870 | $37,250 | $121,860 | +22% |
| Management | 105,590 | 150.4 | 2.10 | $169,990 | $97,090 | $291,740 | +34% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 110,570 | 157.5 | 2.32 | $109,990 | $64,870 | $178,780 | +33% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 29,790 | 42.4 | 0.67 | $100,400 | $48,690 | $176,530 | +16% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 32,790 | 46.7 | 0.80 | $79,890 | $46,730 | $131,810 | +32% |
| Production | 4,990 | 7.1 | 0.13 | $59,750 | $38,740 | $111,320 | +27% |
| Healthcare Support | 20,950 | 29.8 | 0.59 | $43,060 | $38,390 | $59,540 | +12% |
| Construction and Extraction | 12,770 | 18.2 | 0.44 | $70,110 | $45,450 | $116,790 | +18% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 10,740 | 15.3 | 0.39 | $72,000 | $46,620 | $100,380 | +21% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 43,050 | 61.3 | 1.81 | $133,010 | $78,830 | $203,400 | +22% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 22,640 | 32.2 | 1.10 | $39,430 | $37,350 | $55,280 | +5% |
| Protective Service | 29,670 | 42.3 | 1.74 | $73,950 | $37,210 | $132,260 | +48% |
| Personal Care and Service | 11,720 | 16.7 | 0.80 | $40,350 | $37,080 | $75,750 | +11% |
| Community and Social Service | 11,360 | 16.2 | 0.94 | $69,130 | $48,040 | $115,500 | +19% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 11,790 | 16.8 | 1.00 | $125,650 | $77,530 | $195,190 | +26% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 33,970 | 48.4 | 3.68 | $101,750 | $59,450 | $178,250 | +62% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 17,790 | 25.4 | 2.68 | $128,610 | $65,330 | $195,190 | +56% |
| Legal | 41,700 | 59.4 | 7.08 | $195,190 | $82,690 | $382,890 | +90% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 120 | 0.2 | 0.06 | $70,990 | $36,760 | $79,330 | +94% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In District of Columbia ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $18.40 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 10.75% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 109.9 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,931 |
| Median home value | $733,400 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 40.9% |
| Poverty rate | 17.3% |
| Drive alone to work | 29.3% |
| Public transit to work | 26.6% |
| Work from home | 22.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 19.8% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
15.5% of residents of District of Columbia were born abroad (108,568 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| El Salvador | 11,003 |
| Ethiopia | 6,985 |
| Mexico | 4,788 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 3,529 |
| India | 3,174 |
| Guatemala | 3,047 |
| Colombia | 2,961 |
| Jamaica | 2,343 |
| Korea | 2,163 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 2,129 |
| Nigeria | 1,923 |
| Canada | 1,873 |
| Vietnam | 1,764 |
| France | 1,729 |
| Philippines | 1,571 |
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$18.40 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 10.75% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
5.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$109,707 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,456 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.