Careers · Customs and Border Protection Officers · District of Columbia
Customs and Border Protection Officers in District of Columbia
Customs and Border Protection Officers inspect people, vehicles, cargo, and merchandise crossing U.S. borders or traveling between states In District of Columbia the median pay is $88,650 a year, 16% above the national median of $76,210.
$88,650median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$77,210–$107,360middle half earn
4,720employed in District of Columbia
$76,210U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
28open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in District of Columbia or remote
11employers hiring
12posted in the last 7 days
WA · UT · MAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessWritingMonitoringJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministrative
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Customs and Border Protection Officers.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Customs and Border Protection Officers pay in other states
California · $118,880Washington · $102,080Illinois · $100,520Alaska · $99,130Colorado · $97,350Delaware · $92,970New York · $92,790New Jersey · $92,610Oregon · $88,140Pennsylvania · $85,470
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against customs and border protection officers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against customs and border protection officers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 33-3051.04. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.