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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($178k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+273 this week — 457 added vs 184 removed)

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV job market overview (May 2026)

The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,192 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering98$184k n=24$54/hr n=38
Crew / Cashier73——
Retail Associate67—$23.75/hr n=12
Account Executive66$193k n=41$54/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager51$124k n=5—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other283$178k n=76—
Software Developers115$179k n=35—
Fast Food and Counter Workers43——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products36$193k n=19—
Management Analysts33$124k n=8—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract256$178k n=108—
Part-time111—$23.96/hr n=30
Full-time63$203k n=30$24.59/hr n=8
Temporary29$160k n=21—
Intern15——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,061$178k n=492$43/hr n=85
Technology1,003$178k n=550$54/hr n=47
Transportation & Logistics684$178k n=487$54/hr n=47
Professional Services608$186k n=24—
Food Service / Restaurants204$45k n=4—

Top categories

  • Engineering98
  • Crew / Cashier73
  • Retail Associate67
  • Account Executive66
  • Store Supervisor / Manager51
  • Program Manager39

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other283
  • Software Developers115
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers43
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products36
  • Management Analysts33
  • Project Management Specialists30

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,061
  • Technology1,003
  • Transportation & Logistics684
  • Professional Services608
  • Food Service / Restaurants204
  • Consumer Goods148

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,721 · 79%
  • Contract256 · 12%
  • Part-time111 · 5%
  • Full-time63 · 3%
  • Temporary29 · 1%
  • Intern15 · 1%

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