Managers, All Other, Washington

$170,980

Local median annual wage in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Middle half of earners roughly $151,990 to $195,190.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+20.5%
US median
$141,900
Cost of living (108.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
108.9
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$151,990 to $195,190
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
42,010
Job code
11-9199

Managers, All Other in Washington pay a median $170,980 (May 2025), 20.5% above the US median of $141,900. At local prices (index 108.9), that median buys about what $157,006 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$170,980 in Washington buys about what $157,006 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 108.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 151.1 vs overall 108.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Managers, All Other in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Washington $170,980 $151,990 to $195,190 108.9
Boston $184,250 $150,500 to $231,480 108.3
San Francisco $210,080 $164,010 to $278,880 115.6
Tulsa $139,940 $109,300 to $170,890 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Managers, All Other in Washington?
The median annual wage for Managers, All Other in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $170,980 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Washington pay compare to the US median for Managers, All Other?
Local median pay is 20.5% above the national median of $141,900.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Washington is 108.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $170,980 has about the same buying power as $157,006 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.