Published GME salary scales · 1 institution
Resident Salary in District of Columbia 2026–27
MedStar Health, the District of Columbia institution SalaryDr tracks, pays PGY-1 residents $75,500 in 2026–27, or $69,340 after adjusting for local cost of living.
PGY-1 pay at District of Columbia institutions
Rank is each institution’s place among all 72 institutions in the Resident Pay Index, by cost-of-living-adjusted PGY-1 pay.
| Institution | City | PGY-1 | Cost-of-living adjusted | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedStar Health | Washington, DC | $75,500 | $69,340 | 56 |
District of Columbia compared with the national median
The median PGY-1 salary at District of Columbia institutions we track is $75,500, $3,836 more than the national median of $71,664 across 72 institutions. After adjusting for cost of living, the District of Columbia median is $69,340 against a national $74,182.
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Salaries come from each institution’s published GME salary scale, last checked September 25, 2026; cost of living uses BEA Regional Price Parities. See each institution page for its source. Report an error