Sustainability Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Sustainability Specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $108,160 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Business Operations Specialists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($83,050)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,790
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,110; the top 10% earn over $194,420. Nationally the range is $47,880 to $150,010.
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Sustainability Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do sustainability specialists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $108,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,110 and the top 10% earn over $194,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for sustainability specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+30% vs. the national median of $83,050). Living costs are not included.