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E-commerce Order Specialist salary and cost of hiring in District of Columbia

The median e-commerce order specialist in District of Columbia earned $49,150 a year in May 2025[1], 6.5% above the US median of $46,170. That puts District of Columbia at #6 of 48 states for this job.

$4,096median pay per month in District of Columbia
$5,851employer cost per month with benefits
$700–$1,000per month, remote through Stafka
170people in this job in District of Columbia

BLS occupation 43-4151. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.

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Salary range

Range10thMedian90th
District of Columbia$42,330$49,150$60,100
United States$35,530$46,170$63,530
10th to 90th percentilemiddle half (25th to 75th)median

The middle half of e-commerce order specialists in District of Columbia earns $45,380–$57,210; the top tenth earns $60,100 or more, 1.4 times the bottom tenth.

What a hire really costs

Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the District of Columbia median that makes about $70,214 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.

$70,214 local hire in District of Columbiamedian wage plus benefits, year one
$13,288 remote hire through Stafka$850/month, placement fee and Deel, year one

Our open e-commerce order specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.

$70,214local hire, first year incl. benefits
$13,288remote hire, first year incl. fee
$56,926difference in year one
81%of the local cost saved

Pay by metro area in District of Columbia

AreaMedian75th percentileJobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$47,580
$57,500920

What an e-commerce order specialist does

An e-commerce order specialist keeps orders moving in an online store: order processing, inventory, listings and the communication with warehouses, carriers and customers around them.

Neighbours in the ranking

StateMedianvs District of Columbia
Colorado
$49,530
+0.8%
Rhode Island
$49,410
+0.5%
District of Columbia
$49,150
+0.0%
Alabama
$48,840
-0.6%
Arizona
$48,590
-1.1%

Questions

How much does an e-commerce order specialist earn in District of Columbia?

The median was $49,150 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $45,380 to $57,210.

What does it cost to employ an e-commerce order specialist in District of Columbia?

About $70,214 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).

Where in District of Columbia do e-commerce order specialists earn the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $47,580 a year.

Other roles in District of Columbia

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Sources

  1. BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4151: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434151.htm
  2. BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
  3. Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
  4. Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/

How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.