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Updated November 9, 2026
Median annual pay for 110 common jobs in the Washington area (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV), from the official U.S. survey of employers. Highest: lawyers, $195,190.
Median annual pay, May 2025. Compared with the U.S. median for the same job. Job Median vs U.S. Lawyer $195,190 +22% IT Manager $195,190 +11% Financial Manager $185,270 +11% Marketing Manager $181,260 +9% HR Manager $177,960 +19% Sales Manager $175,820 +19% General Manager $156,460 +48% Software Developer $154,930 +14% Pharmacist $150,540 +7% Information Security Analyst $148,950 +15% Physician Assistant $148,200 +9% Healthcare Administrator $140,670 +14% Nurse Practitioner $134,840 +2% Web Developer $134,350 +45% Data Scientist $132,200 +10% Construction Manager $129,650 +13% Computer Systems Analyst $127,040 +20% Project Manager $127,030 +24% Mechanical Engineer $126,990 +22% Management Analyst $126,830 +25% Electrical Engineer $126,420 +5% Software QA Tester $126,350 +21% Network Administrator $125,430 +27% Dental Hygienist $119,170 +21% Industrial Engineer $117,600 +15% Financial Analyst $108,330 +5% Financial Advisor $106,230 +1% Purchasing Agent $104,880 +35% Logistician $104,330 +27% Physical Therapist $102,980 same Occupational Therapist $102,960 +3% Registered Nurse $102,710 +5% Accountant $102,140 +22% Civil Engineer $101,780 +1% Human Resources Specialist $100,830 +33% Compliance Officer $100,200 +24% Speech-Language Pathologist $99,960 +2% Loan Officer $97,800 +28% Radiologic Technologist $97,390 +22% Property Manager $92,750 +33% Executive Assistant $90,320 +18% Marketing Specialist $87,160 +11% Graphic Designer $85,420 +36% Police Officer $84,000 +10% Construction Supervisor $83,540 +5% Training Specialist $82,400 +19% Paralegal $81,590 +30% High School Teacher $80,300 +11% Elementary School Teacher $79,470 +24% Sales Representative $78,110 +12% Production Supervisor $77,990 +5% IT Support Specialist $77,860 +26% Middle School Teacher $77,350 +20% Office Manager $76,400 +10% Electrician $75,930 +20% Licensed Practical Nurse $75,860 +18% Social Worker $75,550 +27% Manufacturer's Representative $74,730 +4% Industrial Machinery Mechanic $74,720 +16% HVAC Technician $71,920 +18% Plumber $71,860 +13% Correctional Officer $70,570 +20% Firefighter $66,980 +13% Mental Health Counselor $65,270 +10% Insurance Agent $65,260 +5% Financial Services Sales Agent $64,300 −18% Auto Mechanic $61,860 +22% Quality Control Inspector $61,820 +27% Heavy Equipment Operator $61,660 +3% Carpenter $60,800 same Welder $60,670 +13% Truck Driver $59,820 +2% Bookkeeper $59,290 +17% School Bus Driver $57,610 +20% Maintenance Worker $57,240 +15% Billing Clerk $55,920 +15% Administrative Assistant $53,660 +13% Office Clerk $51,880 +15% Retail Supervisor $50,530 +4% Forklift Operator $49,710 +7% Medical Secretary $48,280 +5% Bartender $48,030 +40% Shipping Clerk $47,620 +5% Food Service Supervisor $47,580 +8% Dental Assistant $47,540 −1% Construction Laborer $47,430 +1% Security Guard $46,830 +23% Pharmacy Technician $46,660 +2% Medical Assistant $46,640 +2% Substitute Teacher $46,470 +12% Assembler $46,400 +4% Delivery Driver $46,360 +3% Customer Service Representative $46,220 +3% Teaching Assistant $46,200 +26% Waiter $46,040 +31% Nursing Assistant $45,730 +8% Preschool Teacher $44,660 +17% Restaurant Cook $42,920 +15% Landscaper $42,700 +9% Material Mover $42,590 +6% Receptionist $41,240 +8% Home Health Aide $38,530 +8% Stocker $37,870 +1% Janitor $37,840 +3% Housekeeper $37,840 +7% Food Preparation Worker $37,630 +7% Childcare Worker $37,610 +8% Retail Salesperson $36,610 +3% Cashier $35,470 +8% Fast Food Worker $34,600 +11%
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Sources U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.
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