Salary guide, May 2025
MES Engineer pay in District of Columbia
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The median annual wage for Software Developers in District of Columbia was $136,880 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $117,120 and $169,580.
The District of Columbia median is $900 above the national median of $135,980, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 15-1252 Software Developers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about district of Columbia?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $85,140 | $117,120 | $136,880 | $169,580 | $197,000 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.93 | $56.31 | $65.81 | $81.53 | $94.71 |
BLS estimated 6,120 workers employed in this occupation in District of Columbia. Location quotient: 0.8.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $114,690 | $136,040 | $166,970 |
| May 2025 | $117,120 | $136,880 | $169,580 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 15-1252 Software Developers, District of Columbia. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 15-1252 Software Developers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $154,930 | $123,720 to $176,230 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $138,900 | $105,670 to $200,910 |
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