Validation Engineers Salary in District of Columbia
Validation Engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $103,300 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Industrial Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($102,440)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,240; the top 10% earn over $153,520. Nationally the range is $74,370 to $159,860.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Industrial Engineers$103,300 median in District of Columbia
- Materials Scientists$137,600 median in District of Columbia
- Aerospace Engineers$157,600 median in District of Columbia
- Nuclear Engineers$195,190 median in District of Columbia
- Microsystems Engineers$151,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Validation Engineers pay in District of Columbia
How much do validation engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $103,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,240 and the top 10% earn over $153,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for validation engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $102,440). Living costs are not included.