Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Washington, DC
Average Oncology Nurse Salary
$31.63/hour
The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Washington, DC is $31.63 per hour. This is equal to the District of Columbia average
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Oncology Nurse salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages
$31.63/hour
Washington, DC
60% lower than the US average.
$31.63/hour
District of Columbia
60% lower than the US average.
$50.70/hour
United States
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 20% higher than the Washington average of $40.08.
Norwalk, Connecticut
$57/hour
This is 30% higher than the Washington average of $40.08.
Fairfield, Connecticut
$55/hour
This is 27% higher than the Washington average of $40.08.
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Oncology Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Oncology 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 Oncology Nurses is $32 per hour — Washington, District of Columbia pays 27% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $40 | $53 |
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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