Accountants and Auditors Salary in District of Columbia

Median annual wage in District of Columbia: $111,530 +33.3% vs national

District of Columbia vs United States

District of ColumbiaUnited States
Median annual$111,530$83,680
Median hourly$53.62$40.23
Employment9,8101,449,500
Location quotient1.51.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (District of Columbia) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

How to interpret these figures

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $71,470, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $185,220 — a 2.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.

With approximately 9,810 accountants and auditors employed in District of Columbia, this is a modest occupation in the labor market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average accountants and auditors salary in District of Columbia?

The median annual wage in District of Columbia is $111,530 ($53.62 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does District of Columbia compare to the national average for accountants and auditors?

The District of Columbia median of $111,530 is 33.3% higher than the U.S. median of $83,680.

How many accountants and auditors work in District of Columbia?

Approximately 9,810 are employed in District of Columbia, per BLS OES.