Career Atlas USA

Careers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Part of District of Columbia.

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV’s regional price level is above the national average (index 108.884, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 4.1% · 3,318,328 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Radiologists$443,020
  2. 2Anesthesiologists$397,210
  3. 3Dermatologists$329,990
  4. 4Cardiologists$253,610
  5. 5Orthodontists$248,110

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1General and Operations Managers112,530 employed
  2. 2Business Operations Specialists, All Other76,600 employed
  3. 3Software Developers69,060 employed
  4. 4Retail Salespersons66,920 employed
  5. 5Management Analysts62,360 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Political Scientists33.11× national avg
  2. 2Economists12.74× national avg
  3. 3Astronomers12.12× national avg
  4. 4Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other10.35× national avg
  5. 5Artists and Related Workers, All Other10.06× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Radiologists$406,873
  2. 2Anesthesiologists$364,801
  3. 3Dermatologists$303,066
  4. 4Cardiologists$232,918
  5. 5Orthodontists$227,866

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see District of Columbia state page.