The median annual wage for Political Scientists in District of Columbia is $153,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $152,440.
Pay spans roughly $110,590 at the 10th percentile to $191,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $73.71 per hour. An estimated 3,250 people work as political scientists in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $153,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $152,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $73.71 |
| 10th percentile | $110,590 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
| Employment | 3,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.