Political Scientists in District of Columbia

Local pay for political scientists in District of Columbia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-3094

$152,530

median pay, District of Columbia

3,070

employed in District of Columbia

+7.4%

vs U.S. median

-3.1%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What political scientists earn in District of Columbia

District of Columbia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of political scientists in District of Columbia earn between $128,610 and $180,480 a year; the U.S. median is $142,080.

$114,920

P10

$128,610

P25

$152,530

MEDIAN

$180,480

P75

$195,190

P90

Pay by metro in District of Columbia

$156,730

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