Registered Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$45.59/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in District of Columbia is $45.59 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $50.77.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
11% lower than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Washington, District of Columbia pays 12% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $40 | $53 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in District of Columbia?
Long Term Care earns the most among Nursing specialties in District of Columbia, averaging $48 per hour, followed by OR - Operating Room ($47) and Trauma ICU ($46). OR - Operating Room has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $68. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Long Term Care earns 5% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care | $48 | $54 |
| OR - Operating Room | $47 | $68 |
| Trauma ICU | $46 | $47 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
New York pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($58) and Maryland ($56). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — New York pays 37% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $62 | $75 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| Virginia | $53 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| West Virginia | $42 | $47 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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