Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Washington, DC
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home 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.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Washington, DC
27% lower than the US average.
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
11% lower than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
Arlington, Virginia
$40/hour
This is equal to the Washington average
Silver Spring, Maryland
$40/hour
This is equal to the Washington average
Bethesda, Maryland
$40/hour
This is equal to the Washington average
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Nursing Home 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 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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