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Nurse salary in District of Columbia

Registered nurses in District of Columbia earn about $102,540 a year ($49.30/hr) — about 5% above the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — District of Columbia

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$102,540

+5% vs national

Hourly

$49.30/hr

Median $102,540

$79,390Middle 50%: $85,850–$127,800$151,170

Typical range: $85,850–$127,800; What most nurses earn
High end: $151,170; Top earners
Entry level: $79,390; Newer nurses

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WashingtonCity / metro$102,710/yr$49.38/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in District of Columbia

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in District of Columbia

Estimated pay for every nurse type in District of Columbia — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$264,980 Nurse Practitioner$135,880 Nurse Manager$133,300 Travel Nurse$128,180 Flight Nurse$117,920 ICU Nurse$114,840 ER Nurse$112,790 NICU Nurse$112,790 Cath Lab Nurse$112,790 Operating Room Nurse$110,740 Nurse Informaticist$110,740 Charge Nurse$109,720 Labor & Delivery Nurse$108,690 PACU Nurse$108,690 Transplant Nurse$108,690 Trauma Nurse$108,690 Oncology Nurse$107,670 Case Management Nurse$107,670 Endoscopy Nurse$107,670 Cardiac Nurse$106,640 Neuroscience Nurse$106,640 Psychiatric Nurse$105,620 Telemetry Nurse$105,620 Pediatric Nurse$104,590 Correctional Nurse$104,590 Orthopedic Nurse$104,590 Gastroenterology Nurse$104,590 Registered Nurse$102,540 Med-Surg Nurse$102,540 Dialysis Nurse$102,540 Wound Care Nurse$102,540 Infusion Nurse$102,540 Occupational Health Nurse$102,540 Aesthetic Nurse$102,540 Rehabilitation Nurse$102,540 Urology Nurse$102,540 Hospice Nurse$101,510 Certified Nurse Midwife$101,450 Home Health Nurse$100,490 Ambulatory Care Nurse$100,490 Telehealth Nurse$99,460 Clinic Nurse$95,360 Public Health Nurse$94,340 School Nurse$92,290 Licensed Practical Nurse$75,740 Licensed Vocational Nurse$75,740 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$47,700

What affects nurse pay in District of Columbia

High pay and high cost of living in the capital. Within District of Columbia, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for District of Columbia in official U.S. government wage data — about 5% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In District of Columbia, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,390 and the highest-paid 10% about $151,170. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for District of Columbia — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in District of Columbia make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

District of Columbia figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for District of Columbia (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Alabama ($77,080)Arkansas ($78,940)Delaware ($99,520)Florida ($84,190)Georgia ($93,550)