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District of Columbia engineer salary

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Updated January 2025

What engineers earn across District of Columbia — explore the numbers city by city.

Typical pay

$137,514

District of Columbia

Top earners

$211,387

Higher end

vs national

+18% vs national

U.S. $116,537

Cities

2

in this state

Engineers in District of Columbia earn an estimated $137,514 per year, +18% vs national, with top earners near $211,387. Explore pay city by city below, or estimate your own total compensation. The number sharpens as engineers here contribute.

Engineering pay by role in District of Columbia

Estimated pay for each discipline in District of Columbia. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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Engineering salaries by city in District of Columbia

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Top-paying

Washington, D.C.

$139,844

+20% vs national

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What affects engineering pay in District of Columbia

  • ▹Local market. District of Columbia pay runs +18% vs national for the typical engineer, driven by local demand and living costs.
  • ▹Discipline mix. Software, petroleum, and engineering-management roles pull averages up; civil and environmental roles sit lower. Use the role table above for specifics.
  • ▹Metro concentration. Pay clusters in Washington, D.C., which run above the statewide estimate.
  • ▹Remote & experience.Remote roles often anchor to a company's HQ market rather than District of Columbia; seniority can swing pay ±35% around the median.

Engineer salaries in District of Columbia — FAQ

How much do engineers make in District of Columbia?
Engineers in District of Columbia earn an estimated median of $137,514 per year — 18% above the national average — with top earners near $211,387. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering job in District of Columbia?
Among tracked disciplines, engineering managers have the highest estimated pay in District of Columbia, around $195,137 (median). Management, software, and petroleum roles typically sit at the top; civil and environmental roles lower.
Is District of Columbia a good state for engineers?
Pay-wise, the typical District of Columbia engineering salary is 18% above the national average. Combined with local demand, that makes it a competitive market. Compare roles and cities on this page before deciding.
Which cities in District of Columbia pay engineers the most?
Estimated engineering pay is highest in Washington, D.C. ($139,844). Metro figures adjust the state baseline by local wage levels.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for District of Columbia: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 1.18× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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