Jobs in Washington DC — Pay & Openings by City
1,065,470 professionals employed across 1 major Washington DC metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $56,559/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Top Industries in Washington DC
Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Education are the largest employment sectors in Washington DC.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in Washington DC by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $56,559 | 1,065,470 | Operations Manager jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Washington DC metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Washington DC
State averages across the Washington DC metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Washington DC Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $156,460 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $119,170 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $104,330 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $102,710 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $78,110 |
| Electrician salary guide | $75,930 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $72,580 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $71,920 |
| Plumber salary guide | $71,860 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $65,220 |
| Auto Mechanic salary guide | $61,860 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $60,800 |
| Welder salary guide | $60,670 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $59,820 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.