Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$45.59/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in District of Columbia is $45.59 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $51.89.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
14% lower than the US average.
$51.89/hour
United States
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Emergency Department 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 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Maryland ($57) and Virginia ($53). New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Delaware pays 34% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $59 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| New York | $49 | $63 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $31 | $48 |
| Ohio | $29 | $41 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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