Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for other social scientists and related workers in Washington only, where the average is $141,440 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the other social scientists and related workers average at $127,830 and the median at $128,440 for 2,480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $107,690.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$141,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$141,440	$138,250	$114,920	$98,886	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington, D.C.

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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