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District of Columbia Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (21% open 30+ days)

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 1,275 active job postings tracked here, 21% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in legal and director, 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 legal and director.
  • 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
Legal61$170k n=7—
Director54$258k n=7—
Crew / Cashier44——
Engineering34——
Account Executive26$223k n=7—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other135$197k n=17—
Software Developers116$231k n=14—
Management Analysts60$149k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers41——
Paralegals and Legal Assistants32——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract79$182k n=41—
Part-time78$63k n=20$27.25/hr n=7
Full-time72$188k n=55—
Intern12$80k n=4—
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology440$188k n=89—
Financial Services313$85k n=33—
Professional Services189$160k n=49—
Manufacturing166$180k n=14—
Food Service / Restaurants150$148k n=4—

Top categories

  • Legal61
  • Director54
  • Crew / Cashier44
  • Engineering34
  • Account Executive26
  • Food Service24

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other135
  • Software Developers116
  • Management Analysts60
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers41
  • Paralegals and Legal Assistants32
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products25

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology440
  • Financial Services313
  • Professional Services189
  • Manufacturing166
  • Food Service / Restaurants150
  • Retail85

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,030 · 81%
  • Contract79 · 6%
  • Part-time78 · 6%
  • Full-time72 · 6%
  • Intern12 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 0%

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