SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — District of Columbia
District of Columbia · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $156,730 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $167,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $156,730 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $167,220. Half of workers earn between $126,730 and $185,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $79,390 and the ninetieth at $195,190.
The area has 1,540 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, District of Columbia ranks 9th by median wage. Washington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $169,060. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 36th of 465 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,390 | −52.5% |
| 25th | $126,730 | −24.2% |
| Median (50th) | $156,730 | −6.3% |
| 75th | $185,220 | +10.8% |
| 90th | $195,190 | +16.7% |
| Mean | $153,450 | −8.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in District of Columbia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $169,060 | 5,890 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in District of Columbia run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $156,730 buys what $142,611 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$156,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$142,611US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $156,730 a year, 6.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,390 to $195,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Washington, at $169,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in District of Columbia?
The median annual wage is $156,730, or $75.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $167,220, so pay in District of Columbia is 6.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in District of Columbia earns more than $195,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Washington, at $169,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,540 jobs in this occupation in District of Columbia. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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