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In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $64,210.
  • 10% of workers earn $36,600 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $78,910 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $38,020.
  • 10% of workers earn $30,210 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $58,840 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$30,210$35,210$38,020$46,200$58,840
District of Columbia$36,600$45,510$64,210$74,200$78,910
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$36,530$38,660$46,830$71,030$78,790

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $30.87 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $17.60 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $37.94 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $18.28 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $14.52 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $28.29 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$14.52$16.93$18.28$22.21$28.29
District of Columbia$17.60$21.88$30.87$35.67$37.94
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$17.56$18.59$22.52$34.15$37.88