Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is a transportation company focusing on providing transit services in the Washington metropolitan area. Established as a tri-jurisdictional government agency, WMATA operates under the commonly known name, Metro. With an employee base reflecting diverse demographic backgrounds, the company has a workforce that includes 36.8% female employees and 53.3% ethnic minorities.
Based in Washington, DC, WMATA is an industry leader with 15,000 employees and an annual revenue of $1.8 billion. The average employee at WMATA makes $48,248 per year, while some of its highest-paying competitors include TriMet, MPD, and Pan Am Railways. The company has maintained great employee retention with staff members usually staying for 8.1 years. Despite being dominated by members of the Democratic Party, employees seem to enjoy working in a diverse workplace that reflects various backgrounds and cultures.