$99,695
Avg. Median Salary
+14% vs national
1,115,480
Total Employment
$191,880
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area has salary data for 56 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $99,695,
which is 14% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Lawyers at $191,880 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $34,280.
The largest employer category is General and Operations Managers with 108,510 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Lawyers | $191,880 | 48,170 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $191,880 | 20,770 |
| 3 | Financial Managers | $177,690 | 25,520 |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $176,800 | 3,110 |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $176,240 | 9,480 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 108,510 | $151,420 |
| 2 | Software Developers | 68,210 | $150,880 |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 63,090 | $34,280 |
| 4 | Janitors and Cleaners | 57,480 | $37,100 |
| 5 | Lawyers | 48,170 | $191,880 |
All Occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Lawyers | $191,880 | 48,170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $191,880 | 20,770 |
| Financial Managers | $177,690 | 25,520 |
| Dentists, General | $176,800 | 3,110 |
| Marketing Managers | $176,240 | 9,480 |
| Sales Managers | $168,770 | 7,360 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $156,360 | 3,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | $151,420 | 108,510 |
| Software Developers | $150,880 | 68,210 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $144,040 | 35,080 |
| Pharmacists | $143,890 | 4,870 |
| Information Security Analysts | $138,410 | 15,870 |
| Physician Assistants | $137,650 | 2,840 |
| Electrical Engineers | $136,820 | 3,660 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $136,490 | 11,640 |
| Data Scientists | $135,190 | 8,530 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,920 | 4,430 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $126,170 | 17,720 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $124,050 | 11,280 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $121,060 | 5,080 |
| Medical Scientists | $112,120 | 5,830 |
| Industrial Engineers | $110,110 | 1,750 |
| Financial Analysts | $107,120 | 10,570 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,860 | 4,670 |
| Registered Nurses | $101,800 | 43,640 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,370 | 8,280 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $99,440 | 42,320 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $95,370 | 24,000 |
| Loan Officers | $94,840 | 5,260 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $84,640 | 20,140 |
| Graphic Designers | $82,360 | 4,670 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $80,550 | 11,080 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $77,880 | 20,140 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $77,540 | N/A |
| Elementary School Teachers | $76,120 | 30,500 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $75,780 | 6,800 |
| Electricians | $75,460 | 16,520 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $75,250 | 17,710 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $72,690 | 7,480 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $72,090 | 7,110 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $71,900 | 7,750 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $64,030 | 8,780 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $62,970 | 11,920 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $60,290 | 5,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,050 | 20,890 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $57,010 | 17,990 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $51,580 | 35,940 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $48,040 | 16,480 |
| Construction Laborers | $46,500 | 18,060 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,800 | 37,150 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $42,050 | 30,860 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $38,580 | 27,250 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,260 | 40,900 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $37,100 | 57,480 |
| Childcare Workers | $35,460 | 11,290 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,280 | 63,090 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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