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District of Columbia Jobs by Industry
Monthly payroll jobs in District of Columbia, seasonally adjusted, through Sep 2026.
- Nonfarm payroll jobs
- 719,900
- Sep 2026
- Change in a year
- -3.5%
- Largest industry
- Government
- 208,200
Nonfarm jobs in District of Columbia
Thousands, seasonally adjusted
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| Period | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 720K |
| Dec 2025 | 726K |
| Dec 2024 | 767K |
| Dec 2023 | 767K |
| Dec 2022 | 762K |
| Dec 2021 | 758K |
| Dec 2020 | 723K |
| Dec 2019 | 800K |
| Dec 2018 | 794K |
| Dec 2017 | 788K |
| Dec 2016 | 782K |
Share of jobs by industry
- Government208,20029.5%
- Professional and business services161,00022.8%
- Private education and health services125,70017.8%
- Leisure and hospitality75,20010.7%
- Other services62,9008.9%
- Financial activities24,6003.5%
- Retail trade19,8002.8%
- Information17,5002.5%
- Wholesale trade5,6000.8%
- Transportation, warehousing and utilities4,2000.6%
- Manufacturing1,0000.1%
Job growth by industry
Change from a year earlier
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| Industry | Jobs | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19,800 | +1.0% |
| Other services | 62,900 | +0.5% |
| Leisure and hospitality | 75,200 | +0.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5,600 | 0.0% |
| Financial activities | 24,600 | -0.8% |
| Private education and health services | 125,700 | -1.6% |
| Professional and business services | 161,000 | -2.0% |
| Information | 17,500 | -3.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 4,200 | -4.5% |
| Government | 208,200 | -9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 1,000 | -9.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many jobs are in District of Columbia?
- District of Columbia had 719,900 nonfarm payroll jobs in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.