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Jobs paying $20+ an hour in District of Columbia

Open jobs that publish pay of at least $20 an hour — or a yearly salary of at least $41,600.

Why a job is on this page: the employer's listing states hourly pay whose low end is $20 or more, or a yearly salary whose low end is $41,600 or more (2,080 work hours a year, the full-time year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to turn hourly into yearly pay). Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.

District of Columbia's minimum wage is up to $18.40 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table). District of Columbia minimum wage

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Program Manager

Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Senior Counsel

Securities and Exchange CommissionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 153,114–259,402 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Attorney Advisor

Offices, Boards and DivisionsWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Facilities Management Specialist

U.S. Trustee ProgramDistrict of Columbia, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Trial Attorney

Office of Personnel ManagementLakewood, Colorado · District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Washington, District of Columbia +5USD 74,678–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

ALUMNI OUTREACH AND DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Defense Security Cooperation AgencyFort McNair, District of ColumbiaUSD 79,169–86,314 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor

Architect of the CapitolWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 52–61 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Unit Fire Chief)

Office of the Secretary of the InteriorAnchorage, Alaska · Fairbanks, Alaska · Soldotna, Alaska +41USD 112,824–146,671 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Budget Analyst

Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 102,415–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Budget Analyst

Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 102,415–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Senior Medical Officer

Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 169,279–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Senior Medical Officer

Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 169,279–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Executive Officer

Office of the Assistant Secretary for HealthWashington, District of Columbia · Rockville, MarylandUSD 151,661–228,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Motor Vehicle Operator Leader

Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 36–42 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Assistant Inspector General for Audit

Office of Inspector GeneralWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 151,661–228,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Transportation Industry Analyst (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Office of the Secretary of TransportationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Senior Scientific Advisor for Safe Drinking Water Act Programs

Environmental Protection AgencyWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 197,201–228,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Supervisory Foreign-Trade Zones Analyst

Commerce, International Trade AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 169,279–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

SECURITY SPECIALIST

Non-DOD And Other SupportJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Attorney Advisor

Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.