Float Nurse Salary Guide: Washington, DC
Average Float Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Washington, DC is $40.08 per hour. This is 14% lower than the District of Columbia average of $45.59.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Float Nurse salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Washington, DC
This is equal to the US average
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
12% higher than the US average.
$40.17/hour
United States
How Float Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
How Float Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
Laurel, Maryland
$40/hour
This is equal to the Washington average
Columbia, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 6% lower than the Washington average of $40.08.
Baltimore, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 6% lower than the Washington average of $40.08.
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Float Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on December 13, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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