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DC Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($149k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (24% open 30+ days)

DC job market overview (May 2026)

The DC job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 929 active job postings tracked here, 24% 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

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • 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
Legal55$149k n=6
Crew / Cashier27
Account Executive24$223k n=8
Store Supervisor / Manager23

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other86$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 Products22$161k n=6

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract69$187k n=36
Full-time51$160k n=33
Part-time51$63k n=20$27.25/hr n=7
Intern12$80k n=4
Temporary3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology363$174k n=52
Professional Services180$160k n=48
Manufacturing138$221k n=10
Food Service / Restaurants116$178k n=19
Retail92$90k n=5$27.25/hr n=9

Top categories

  • Director62
  • Legal55
  • Crew / Cashier27
  • Account Executive24
  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Engineering21

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other86
  • Software Developers36
  • Paralegals and Legal Assistants32
  • Management Analysts26
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products22
  • Lawyers19

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology363
  • Professional Services180
  • Manufacturing138
  • Food Service / Restaurants116
  • Retail92
  • Financial Services79

Employment mix

  • Unspecified743 · 80%
  • Contract69 · 7%
  • Full-time51 · 5%
  • Part-time51 · 5%
  • Intern12 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 0%

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