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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 Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.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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Librarian (Germanic and Slavic Division)

Library of CongressWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 70,623–91,815 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

Paralegal Specialist

U.S. CourtsWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 70,623–111,087 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 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 169,279–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 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

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 85,447–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

Special Agent (Entry-Level)

U.S. Capitol PoliceWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 90,853–90,853 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

Aerospace Engineer (Helicopters) - Direct Hire

National Transportation Safety BoardWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 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 (General)

Office of the General CounselWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 85,447–158,322 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

Air Interdiction Agent

Customs and Border ProtectionSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 88,509–163,996 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Open Continuous

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. AttorneysWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 87,815–197,100 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 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

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

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Reference Librarian - African

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

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

ECONOMIST

Federal Trade CommissionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 169,279–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

ECONOMIST

Federal Trade CommissionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–158,322 per year (as published by the source)

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✓ Checked 1 minute ago · ✓ Pay listed · ⏳ Closes in 10 days

Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

ECONOMIST

Federal Trade CommissionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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

Physician (Psychiatric Physician) - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemAliceville, Alabama · Maxwell AFB, Alabama · Talladega, Alabama +47USD 124,308–315,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Physician (Clinical Director) - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemAliceville, Alabama · Maxwell AFB, Alabama · Talladega, Alabama +47USD 145,000–350,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Information Technology Specialist (Senior Computer Specialist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemWashington, District of Columbia · Leavenworth, Kansas · Grand Prairie, TexasUSD 89,508–158,322 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Physician (Medical Officer) - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemAliceville, Alabama · Maxwell AFB, Alabama · Talladega, Alabama +47USD 124,308–315,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Supervisory Computer Specialist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemWashington, District of Columbia · Leavenworth, Kansas · Grand Prairie, TexasUSD 106,437–158,322 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemAliceville, Alabama · Maxwell AFB, Alabama · Talladega, Alabama +47USD 50,241–122,314 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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