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Skilled trade pay in District of Columbia

1 metro · 38 trades · BLS, May 2025

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WashingtonDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · DC38 trades$61,465 typical pay

Trades in District of Columbia

Typical median across District of Columbia metros.

Elevator Installer$122,260
Telecom Line Installer$95,560
Electrical Lineworker$95,480
Construction Supervisor$83,540
Building Inspector$80,150
Electrician$75,930
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$74,720
Diesel Mechanic$72,580
HVAC Technician$71,920
Plumber$71,860
Telecom Equipment Installer$69,800
Rigger$69,030
Machinist$68,850
Ironworker$68,320
Plasterer$64,310
Appliance Repair Technician$63,840
Glazier$63,310
Auto Mechanic$61,860
Heavy Equipment Operator$61,660
Sheet Metal Worker$61,270
Carpenter$60,800
Brickmason$60,670
Welder$60,670
Auto Body Repairer$59,770
Drywall Installer$59,070
Paving Equipment Operator$58,800
Concrete Finisher$58,350
Roofer$58,340
Maintenance Technician$57,240
Septic & Sewer Technician$56,420
Painter$50,560
Flooring Installer$49,970
Tile Setter$49,180
Hazmat Removal Worker$48,390
Pest Control Technician$48,010
Construction Laborer$47,430
Insulation Installer$45,900
Landscaper$42,700

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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