Nursing Assistants Salary in District of Columbia: $47,700 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$47,700 / year

12.9% above the national median

$23.04

Mean hourly wage

$47,930

Mean annual wage

3,490

Jobs in District of Columbia

$22.93

Median hourly wage

Nursing Assistants pay in District of Columbia: the full picture

Nursing Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $47,700 per year ($22.93 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $47,930, across an estimated 3,490 jobs. That puts District of Columbia 12.9% above the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$23.04
Median annual wage	$47,700
Mean annual wage	$47,930
Median hourly wage	$22.93
Total employment	3,490

How District of Columbia compares

Median annual pay for nursing assistants across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

District of Columbia

$47,700

San Jose

$56,840

San Francisco

$56,080

Oregon

$49,830

New York City

$49,270

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in District of Columbia?

The median annual wage is $47,700 ($22.93/hour). The mean is $47,930 per year.

Is District of Columbia a good place for nursing assistants pay-wise?

District of Columbia pays 12.9% above the national median ($42,260), with about 3,490 jobs in the area.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.