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The Washington, DC metropolitan area had an average per capita income of $46,782 in 2004, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. This placed it fourth in the entire United States. The area has experienced income growth of about 4.4% over the last 10 years, which slightly more than the national average.
The largest local employers tend to be related to the federal government, but contain a mix of public and private enterprise. They include:
- The Department of Defense
- The Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority
- The United States Patent and Trademark Office
- High-tech companies, many of which serve as government contractors
Those looking for work in Arlington specifically (and the DC area more generally) can increase their employment prospects with degrees in healthcare, paralegal studies, information technology, or government-related subjects.
There is a great job outlook for the Washington area. Civil service jobs are flourishing in Arlington, as government offices and related organizations build offices across the river from downtown DC. As the Northern Virginia area develops its high-tech corridor, jobs will continue to increase for information technology professionals and healthcare specialists.
Sources:
- Arlington Chamber of Commerce
- Bureau of Economic Analysis, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
- Quickfacts (US Census), Arlington, Virginia
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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