ICU nurse pay in District of Columbia
$117,846median posted offer#8 of 45 states for ICU
ICU nurses in District of Columbia are being offered a median $117,846 a year across 10 live postings that state pay — 13% above the national ICU median of $104,000. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $90k
- 25th percentile
- $106k
- 75th percentile
- $123k
- 90th percentile
- $142k
Where does your pay sit in ICU in District of Columbia?
Checked against 10 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $90k
- 25th percentile
- $106k
- 75th percentile
- $123k
- 90th percentile
- $142k
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.
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee ICU roles in District of ColumbiaEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do ICU nurses make in District of Columbia?
- Across 10 live ICU postings in District of Columbia that state pay, the median offer is $117,846 a year. The middle half runs $106,459–$123,062, and the top 10% start at $141,804.
- Is District of Columbia a good state for ICU nurses?
- On posted pay, District of Columbia ranks #8 of 45 states for ICU. The median there is 13% above the national ICU median of $104,000. Pay is one axis — shift, ratios, and cost of living decide whether the job is worth it.