Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$34.74/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in District of Columbia is $34.74 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $43.94.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$34.74/hour
District of Columbia
27% lower than the US average.
$43.94/hour
United States
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical Nurses is $35 per hour — Washington, District of Columbia pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $40 | $53 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($50) and Virginia ($50). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $35 per hour — Maryland pays 57% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| Virginia | $50 | $56 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Ohio | $41 | $42 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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