Registered Nurses pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for registered nurses is $49.30 an hour ($102,540 a year). About 11,440 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). District of Columbia ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.17 | $79,390 |
| 25% of workers | $41.28 | $85,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.30 | $102,540 |
| 75% of workers | $61.44 | $127,800 |
| 90% of workers | $72.68 | $151,170 |
Registered Nurses pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $102,710 | 46,830 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $47,700 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,740 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,880 |
| Pharmacists | $153,400 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,640 |
| Occupational Therapists | $109,170 |
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