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District of Columbia — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in District of Columbia pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, District of Columbia pays +88.3% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $70,990 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, District of Columbia's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

District of Columbia's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +88.3% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +88.3%

District of Columbia — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$70,990$37,695+88.3%
2Legal Occupations$195,190$106,531+83.2%
3Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$101,750$64,550+57.6%
4Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$128,610$85,407+50.6%
5Protective Service Occupations$73,950$51,939+42.4%
6Management Occupations$169,990$126,800+34.1%
7Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$44,390$33,497+32.5%
8Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$79,890$61,160+30.6%
9Business and Financial Operations Occupations$109,990$85,690+28.4%
10Production Occupations$59,750$46,816+27.6%
11Office and Administrative Support Occupations$60,660$47,910+26.6%
12Architecture and Engineering Occupations$125,650$100,184+25.4%
13Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$72,000$59,120+21.8%
14Community and Social Service Occupations$69,130$57,575+20.1%
15Sales and Related Occupations$46,870$39,171+19.7%
16Computer and Mathematical Occupations$133,010$113,425+17.3%
17Construction and Extraction Occupations$70,110$60,202+16.5%
18Healthcare Support Occupations$43,060$37,607+14.5%
19Personal Care and Service Occupations$40,350$35,534+13.6%
20Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$49,460$43,676+13.2%
21Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$100,400$90,805+10.6%
22Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$39,430$38,525+2.3%

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Sector GUPPI for District of Columbia: +88.3%State median: $70,990 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in District of Columbia?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in District of Columbia: +88.3% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $70,990/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in District of Columbia?
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in District of Columbia: +2.3% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $39,430/yr vs national $38,525/yr).
How does District of Columbia compare to other states for sector pay?
District of Columbia (DC) has 22 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 0 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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