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Healthcare wages in District of Columbia
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 47 healthcare occupations in District of Columbia.
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1 active disaster in District of Columbia· Other
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State tax (avg)
6.5%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
110
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Not a member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
61
Across 47 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Neurologists$332,000
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$318,200
- Family Medicine Physicians$233,390
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$223,250
- Anesthesiologists$202,570
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$38,950
- Orderlies$39,250
- Occupational Therapy Aides$39,620
- Dietetic Technicians$40,810
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$42,700
Every healthcare occupation in District of Columbia
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
47 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $127,010 | $118,754 | 71 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $95,640 | $89,423 | 70 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $67,430 | $63,047 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $111,950 | $104,673 | 66 |
| Neurologists | physician | $332,000 | $310,420 | 66 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $99,380 | $92,920 | 66 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $128,710 | $120,344 | 66 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $60,580 | $56,642 | 65 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,270 | $57,287 | 65 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $102,770 | $96,090 | 65 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $42,700 | $39,925 | 64 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $77,520 | $72,481 | 64 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $76,560 | $71,584 | 64 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $112,020 | $104,739 | 63 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $116,630 | $109,049 | 63 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $51,980 | $48,601 | 63 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $75,740 | $70,817 | 63 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $109,170 | $102,074 | 62 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $40,810 | $38,157 | 62 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $153,400 | $143,429 | 62 |
| Audiologists | allied | $102,500 | $95,838 | 62 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $109,380 | $102,270 | 62 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $51,050 | $47,732 | 62 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $50,790 | $47,489 | 62 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $47,700 | $44,600 | 62 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $38,950 | $36,418 | 62 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $134,530 | $125,786 | 61 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $102,540 | $95,875 | 61 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $135,880 | $127,048 | 61 |
| Paramedics | allied | $46,650 | $43,618 | 61 |
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