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
21% lower than the US average.
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
7% lower than the US average.
$48.58/hour
United States
How Float Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
How Float Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
Baltimore, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 6% lower than the Washington average of $40.08.
New Brunswick, New Jersey
$45/hour
This is 11% higher than the Washington average of $40.08.
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 22% lower than the Washington average of $40.08.
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Float Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Washington, DC average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour, roughly in line with Washington, District of Columbia.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $40 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Washington?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Washington, DC average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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