Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$45.59/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in District of Columbia is $45.59 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $53.56.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
17% lower than the US average.
$53.56/hour
United States
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive 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 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 Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
Connecticut pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Virginia ($35). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Connecticut pays 18% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Virginia | $35 | $38 |
Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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