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DC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($134k vs $130k national)

DC job market overview (July 2026)

The DC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,174 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and legal, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in director and legal.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

DC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in DC.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director76$240k n=17—
Legal63——
Registered Nurse36——
Engineering30$160k n=5—
Store Supervisor / Manager27——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other54$206k n=12—
Software Developers27——
Paralegals and Legal Assistants21——
Management Analysts18——
Lawyers12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract80$154k n=27—
Full-time60$121k n=33$55/hr n=5
Part-time42$154k n=4$29.13/hr n=10
Intern8——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services345$120k n=53$105/hr n=12
Technology329$129k n=40—
Manufacturing166$149k n=17—
Food Service / Restaurants157$174k n=16—
Healthcare119$96k n=5$55/hr n=16

Top categories

  • Director76
  • Legal63
  • Registered Nurse36
  • Engineering30
  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Crew / Cashier26

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other54
  • Software Developers27
  • Paralegals and Legal Assistants21
  • Management Analysts18
  • Lawyers12
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products10

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services345
  • Technology329
  • Manufacturing166
  • Food Service / Restaurants157
  • Healthcare119
  • Consumer Goods116

Employment mix

  • Unspecified983 · 84%
  • Contract80 · 7%
  • Full-time60 · 5%
  • Part-time42 · 4%
  • Intern8 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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