Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in District of Columbia
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in District of Columbia earn a median of $156,730 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $156,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,400; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$103,860 median in District of Columbia
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$156,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$144,190 median in District of Columbia
- Physicists$157,040 median in District of Columbia
- Soil and Plant Scientists$107,140 median in District of Columbia
- Environmental Restoration Planners$132,620 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in District of Columbia
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $156,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,400 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 39 (+28% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.