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Human Capital: Greater Washington's Knowledge Workers


The region including Washington, DC, Suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia has more than 1.1 million knowledge workers -- people whose daily job tasks require them to use, analyze, and develop ideas and information.

What do these people do? What is their impact on the economy? And how does the knowledge workforce in this region compare to other major metropolitan areas?

Answering these questions and more, this study reveals that Greater Washington is a leading talent capital, boasting the nation's highest concentration of knowledge workers among all metro areas with more than one million residents.

This concentration of knowledge workers drives the region's economy and gives the region a significant advantage in sectors that are expected to grow in coming years.

Human Capital: Greater Washington's Knowledge Workers examines the workforce demographics of five industry sectors. For more information about each section and information on how to purchase a section or the entire study, click on the links below:

  • Education & Research
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Media, Arts & Design
  • Professional Services
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