Washington DC Salary Guide — What Every Role Pays by City
Average salary across all roles in Washington DC: $56,559/yr. Highest-paying role: Operations Manager.
Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Average Salary by Role in Washington DC
Each figure is the average of the role's median pay across the 1 Washington DC metros we track. 20 of the roles below link to a full guide with the city-by-city breakdown, career path, and negotiation numbers.
| Role | State Average Salary |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maintenance Technician salary guide | $57,240 |
| Dispatcher salary guide | $57,160 |
| Administrative Assistant salary guide | $53,660 |
| Painter salary guide | $50,560 |
| Forklift Operator salary guide | $49,710 |
Averages across 1 major Washington DC metros. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
Salary Data by Washington DC City
| City | Avg Median Pay (All Roles) | Top-Paying Tracked Role |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $56,559 | Operations Manager in Washington — $156,460 |
City averages for Washington DC cover the roles with BLS OEWS May 2025 data in each metro; 1 city links to a per-role salary page.
How to use these numbers
The medians here are the middle of what employers actually pay, not the top of a range from a job ad. If an offer in Washington DC comes in under the median for your role and metro, that is your opening to negotiate — bring the BLS figure, not a guess. And if a posting hides pay entirely, the per-role guides linked above show what the market rate is before you apply.