Nurse pay in District of Columbia
Nurses in District of Columbia are being offered a median $108,908 a year right now across 181 live job postings that state pay — ranking #5 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $66k
- 25th percentile
- $90k
- 75th percentile
- $121k
- 90th percentile
- $134k
Where does your pay sit in District of Columbia?
Checked against 181 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $66k
- 25th percentile
- $90k
- 75th percentile
- $121k
- 90th percentile
- $134k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
District of Columbia market overview
- 25th percentile
- $90,480
- Median
- $108,908
- 75th percentile
- $120,861
- 90th percentile
- $133,583
- Median hourly (110 postings)
- $42/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (19 postings)
- $10,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $15,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 181
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in District of Columbia
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | $118k | $142k | 10 |
| Acute Care | $118k | $118k | 5 |
| Nursing Assistant | $55k | $59k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in District of Columbia right now
- #1$121k
US Veterans Health Administration
median across 5 priced postings
- #2$121k
Veterans Health Administration
median across 29 priced postings
- #3$118k
TNAA Healthcare
median across 5 priced postings
- #4$116k
MedStar Health
median across 35 priced postings
- #5$115k
Johns Hopkins Medicine
median across 14 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in District of ColumbiaEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
- 3-minute PULSEFind the work that brings out your bestPay is one axis. Your pace, decision style, connection, scope, and energy rhythm shape the rest.
- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
Want the craft behind the numbers — differentials, negotiating, travel packages? Read the pay & salary guides.
Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in District of Columbia?
- Across 181 live job postings in District of Columbia that state pay, the median posted offer is $108,908 a year (about $42/hr). The middle half of postings runs $90,480–$120,861, and the top 10% start at $133,583.
- How does District of Columbia nurse pay compare nationally?
- District of Columbia's posted median of $108,908 is 14% above the national median ($95,680), ranking #5 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do District of Columbia nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 19 live postings in District of Columbia advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $10,000 and offers up to $15,000.