Greater Washington’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy is clear and undeniable.
Among all US metropolitan areas with more than one million residents, Greater Washington boasts the nation’s highest concentration of “knowledge workers.” Unsurprisingly, Greater Washington has become a leader in many of today’s most promising occupations, including:
Greater Washington is a growing hub for the media industry as well–the region ranks second in the nation for the percentage of Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations.