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 Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.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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Deputy Associate Director, Insurance Operations

Office of Personnel ManagementWashington, 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 2026-10-21

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

Attorney Advisor

Federal Transit AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 85,447–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

Recently observedFull-time

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Data Scientist (Data/AI Architect)

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

Recently observedOther

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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

Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 35–41 per hour (as published by the source)

Recently observedFull-time

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Maintenance Mechanic

Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 35–41 per hour (as published by the source)

Recently observedFull-time

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Paralegal Specialist

Federal Election CommissionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 85,447–111,087 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Budget Officer

Federal Highway AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 151,661–218,800 per year (as published by the source)

Recently observedFull-time

✓ Checked 7 hours ago · ✓ Pay listed · ⏳ Closes in 13 days

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.

Interdisciplinary Engineer

Federal Emergency Management AgencyOakland, California · Denver, Colorado · Washington, District of Columbia +1USD 90,925–118,204 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Supervisory Architect

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

Recently observedFull-time

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Program Analyst (Safety Promotion) - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Transit AdministrationDenver, Colorado · Washington, District of Columbia · Atlanta, Georgia +6USD 90,968–163,062 per year (as published by the source)

Recently observedFull-time

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Supervisory Records and Information Management Specialist

National Transportation Safety BoardWashington, 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 2026-10-21

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

Interdisciplinary Engineer

Federal Emergency Management AgencyOakland, California · Denver, Colorado · Washington, District of Columbia +1USD 90,925–118,204 per year (as published by the source)

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✓ Checked 2 days ago · ✓ Pay listed

Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Surgical Technician (Operating Room)

Veterans Health AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 57,736–75,059 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General)

Pretrial Services AgencyWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 169,279–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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✓ Checked 7 hours ago · ✓ Pay listed · ⏳ Closes in 10 days

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 (Section 337)

U.S. International Trade CommissionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–197,200 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.

Deputy Director for Programs, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

Environmental Protection AgencyWashington, District of Columbia · Duluth, Minnesota · Durham, North Carolina +1USD 197,201–228,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 2 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-21

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

SUPERVISORY NAVAL ARCHITECT

Naval Sea Systems CommandWashington Navy Yard, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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✓ Checked 7 hours ago · ✓ Pay listed · ⏳ Closes in 4 days

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.

Associate Manager, Consumer Promotions Strategy

DoorDashNew York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Boston, MA; Tempe, AZ, Washington, D.C. · Chicago, ILUSD 108,800–160,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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

Listed on DoorDash's official job board. Apply only through the official link.

Visitor Assistant

Architect of the CapitolWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 51,957–67,543 per year (as published by the source)

Recently observedOther

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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.

Visitor Guide

Architect of the CapitolWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 57,736–75,059 per year (as published by the source)

Recently observedOther

✓ Checked 1 day ago · ✓ Pay listed

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.