Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in District of Columbia
465 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in District of Columbia belongs to Neurologists, at $332,000 per year. The lowest published median is $36,620.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $36,620 | — |
| Parking Attendants | $37,220 | 1,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,430 | 5,500 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $37,570 | 2,450 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $37,790 | 320 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,920 | 1,260 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $37,930 | 770 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,960 | 200 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $38,170 | 380 |
| Animal Trainers | $38,200 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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