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Salary · District of Columbia · BLS OEWS May 2024

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, remote sensing scientists and technologists earn a median of $157,980 per year.

Median (District of Columbia)
$157,980
Bottom 10%
$99,200
Top 10%
$191,880
Employed in District of Columbia
860

How District of Columbia compares

Refit analysis ·In District of Columbia, remote sensing scientists and technologists earn a median of $157,980 — 34% above the national median of $117,960. Locally the range runs $99,200 to $191,880. About 860 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·District of Columbia ranks #2 of 43 states for remote sensing scientists and technologists pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Minnesota, $167,110) by 6%. State employment of about 860 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$117,960
US bottom 10%
$61,990
US top 10%
$191,880

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning

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