Nurse Practitioners pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $65.33 an hour ($135,880 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($132,300). District of Columbia ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $55.39 | $115,200 |
| 25% of workers | $60.33 | $125,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.33 | $135,880 |
| 75% of workers | $77.38 | $160,950 |
| 90% of workers | $86.68 | $180,300 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $134,840 | 4,050 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,540 |
| Pharmacists | $153,400 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,640 |
| Occupational Therapists | $109,170 |
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