Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia

Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$47.92/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in District of Columbia is $47.92 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $51.24.

Last updated on October 6, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages

$47.92/hour

District of Columbia

7% lower than the US average.

$51.24/hour

United States

What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Long Term Care 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 Long Term Care Nurses is $48 per hour — Washington, District of Columbia pays 16% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$40$53
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?

New Jersey pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($56) and Maryland ($56). Connecticut has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Long Term Care Nurses is $48 per hour — New Jersey pays 21% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Jersey$58$61
Connecticut$56$61
Maryland$56$60
Virginia$52$54
North Carolina$52$58
Pennsylvania$51$55
Delaware$49$50
Ohio$47$51
West Virginia$40$41

Last updated on October 6, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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