Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$45.59/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in District of Columbia is $45.59 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $46.86.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
3% lower than the US average.
$46.86/hour
United States
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit 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 Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
Only North Carolina reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — North Carolina pays 27% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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