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DC Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($144k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+136 this week — 169 added vs 33 removed)

DC job market overview (May 2026)

The DC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 925 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and legal, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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
Director62$240k n=11
Legal54$149k n=6
Crew / Cashier29
Account Executive25$223k n=8
Store Supervisor / Manager23

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other87$210k n=15
Software Developers36$231k n=3
Paralegals and Legal Assistants32
Management Analysts26$149k n=3
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products23$161k n=6

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract69$167k n=38
Full-time51$161k n=32
Part-time48$68k n=19$29.13/hr n=5
Intern12$80k n=4
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology358$165k n=50
Professional Services179$160k n=47
Manufacturing136$173k n=11
Food Service / Restaurants118$163k n=20
Retail91$90k n=6$29.13/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Director62
  • Legal54
  • Crew / Cashier29
  • Account Executive25
  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Engineering21

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other87
  • Software Developers36
  • Paralegals and Legal Assistants32
  • Management Analysts26
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products23
  • Lawyers19

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology358
  • Professional Services179
  • Manufacturing136
  • Food Service / Restaurants118
  • Retail91
  • Media & Entertainment83

Employment mix

  • Unspecified743 · 80%
  • Contract69 · 7%
  • Full-time51 · 6%
  • Part-time48 · 5%
  • Intern12 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 0%

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