Registered Nurse salary in District of Columbia
The median registered nurse in District of Columbia earns $50.27 an hour, or $104,550 a year. That’s $5.27 above the national median, ranking #7 of 51.
- Median hourly$50.27
- Median yearly$104,550
- Bottom 10% earn under$39.37/hr
- Top 10% earn over$65.20/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$52.52
- RNs employed9,790
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, District of Columbia, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in District of Columbia
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $33.86/hr | $70,420/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $22.53/hr | $46,860/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $63.16/hr | $131,380/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in District of Columbia
- Registered Nurse - Intermittent Patient Aligned Care Team ManagerVeterans Health AdministrationDistrict of Columbia$83k–$159k/yrRNPer diem / PRNCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care TeamVeterans Health AdministrationDistrict of Columbia$83k–$159k/yrRNPer diem / PRNCloses Nov 9, 2026
- LAUNCH Nurse Trainee ProgramChildren's National HospitalDistrict of Columbia$18.40–$25.94/hrRNPediatricsFull-time
- Registered Nurse I (New Graduate Nurse) - Surgical Care Unit March 2027 startChildren's National HospitalDistrict of Columbia$39.20–$39.70/hrRNPediatricsFull-timeStudents / new grads
- Registered Nurse Part TimeHealogicsDistrict of Columbia$44.08–$55.55/hrRNPart-time
- Occupational Health NurseImmigration and Customs EnforcementDistrict of Columbia$122k–$158k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 6, 2026