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Online Merchants in District of Columbia

Online merchants manage retail businesses that operate exclusively through digital channels. They handle business strategy, merchandise purchasing, inventory management, marketing, order fulfillment, and financial record-keeping In District of Columbia the median pay is $108,160 a year, 30% above the national median of $83,050.

$108,160median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$81,720–$140,670middle half earn
37,790employed in District of Columbia
$83,050U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingPersuasionService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

English LanguageSales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceCommunications and MediaAdministration and ManagementComputers and Electronics

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Online Merchants.

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O*NET-SOC 13-1199.06. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.