Sales Managers Salary in District of Columbia

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for sales managers in District of Columbia was $141,800 -4.4% vs national

District of Columbia vs United States

District of ColumbiaUnited States
Median annual$141,800$148,270
Median hourly$68.18$71.28
Employment1,930637,080
Location quotient0.671.00

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

How to interpret these figures

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $83,560, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $270,340 — a 3.2x gap between entry-level and top earners.

The mean wage of $162,050 sits 14.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average sales managers salary in District of Columbia?

The median annual wage in District of Columbia is $141,800 ($68.18 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does District of Columbia compare to the national average for sales managers?

The District of Columbia median of $141,800 is 4.4% lower than the U.S. median of $148,270.

How many sales managers work in District of Columbia?

Approximately 1,930 are employed in District of Columbia, per BLS OES.