Mechanical Engineer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 590+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$130,000
$62.5/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
+26.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $192K
590 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,760 |
| 25th percentile | $105,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,000 |
| 75th percentile | $166,110 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $118,400 |
| 2023 | $124,160 |
| 2024 | $130,000 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $118,400 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $124,160 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | $102,901 |