May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Washington
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
707 occupations
Across 707 occupations with published wages in Washington, radiologists record the highest median at $443,020 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Washington
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $443,020 | — | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $397,210 | 200 | |
| 3 | Dermatologists | $329,990 | — | |
| 4 | Cardiologists | $253,610 | — | |
| 5 | Orthodontists | $248,110 | — | |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | $246,990 | 550 | |
| 7 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 770 | |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 9 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | — | |
| 10 | Physicians, Pathologists | $237,190 | 90 | |
| 11 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $226,640 | — | |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | $225,140 | 1,470 | |
| 13 | Surgeons, All Other | $224,860 | 340 | |
| 14 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,250 | 1,370 | |
| 15 | Nurse Anesthetists | $223,150 | 440 | |
| 16 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $209,750 | 5,100 | |
| 17 | Physicians, All Other | $208,710 | 10,650 | |
| 18 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $207,450 | — | |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $195,190 | 9,470 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,190 | 20,800 | |
| 21 | Lawyers | $195,190 | 46,840 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $185,270 | 26,430 | |
| 23 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $185,220 | 5,500 | |
| 24 | Dentists, General | $184,540 | 3,040 | |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | $181,260 | 8,900 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 112,530 | $156,460 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 76,600 | $104,770 |
| Software Developers | 69,060 | $154,930 |
| Retail Salespersons | 66,920 | $36,610 |
| Management Analysts | 62,360 | $126,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 60,560 | $34,600 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 59,090 | $37,840 |
| Cashiers | 50,600 | $35,470 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 50,450 | $38,530 |
| Lawyers | 46,840 | $195,190 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $31,200 | — |
| Cooks, All Other | $31,880 | 380 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $34,050 | 390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,600 | 60,560 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,710 | 4,600 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,780 | 700 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $35,100 | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $35,300 | 1,240 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $35,380 | 80 |
| Cashiers | $35,470 | 50,600 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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