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District of Columbia Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+172 this week — 172 added vs 0 removed)

District of Columbia job market overview (May 2026)

The District of Columbia job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 1,218 active job postings tracked here, 24% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and legal, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in director and legal.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

District of Columbia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in District of Columbia.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director55$280k n=7
Legal53$165k n=8
Crew / Cashier43
Engineering31$238k n=3
Account Executive27$187k n=8

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other146$194k n=20
Software Developers117$222k n=15
Management Analysts60$101k n=3
Fast Food and Counter Workers41
Paralegals and Legal Assistants32

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time78$187k n=64
Part-time74$68k n=19$29.13/hr n=5
Contract68$190k n=37
Intern14$80k n=5
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology398$187k n=87
Financial Services308$110k n=38
Professional Services187$160k n=52
Food Service / Restaurants150$132k n=4
Manufacturing150$194k n=18

Top categories

  • Director55
  • Legal53
  • Crew / Cashier43
  • Engineering31
  • Account Executive27
  • Food Service25

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other146
  • Software Developers117
  • Management Analysts60
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers41
  • Paralegals and Legal Assistants32
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products26

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology398
  • Financial Services308
  • Professional Services187
  • Food Service / Restaurants150
  • Manufacturing150
  • Media & Entertainment87

Employment mix

  • Unspecified983 · 81%
  • Full-time78 · 6%
  • Part-time74 · 6%
  • Contract68 · 6%
  • Intern14 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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