Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for social scientists and related workers, all other is $61.75 an hour ($128,440 a year). About 2,480 people work in this job there.
That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($101,110). District of Columbia ranks 3rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for social scientists and related workers, all other in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.33 | $83,890 |
| 25% of workers | $50.37 | $104,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.75 | $128,440 |
| 75% of workers | $73.43 | $152,730 |
| 90% of workers | $82.20 | $170,980 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $138,250 | 6,220 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social scientists and related workers, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Political Scientists | $152,530 |
| Economists | $167,590 |
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