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$136,000

Approximate average annual wage for federal workers who live in Washington, D.C., according to Labor Department data for 2023. D.C., Maryland and Virginia have the highest federal wages per worker, with those in Maryland making about $126,000 and those in Virginia making about $111,000.

(Axios — Feb. 26, 2025)