Registered Nurses Salary in District of Columbia: $102,540 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$102,540 / year

5.1% above the national median

$51.43

Mean hourly wage

$106,980

Mean annual wage

11,440

Jobs in District of Columbia

$49.30

Median hourly wage

Registered Nurses pay in District of Columbia: the full picture

Registered Nurses in District of Columbia earn a median of $102,540 per year ($49.30 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $106,980, across an estimated 11,440 jobs. That puts District of Columbia 5.1% above the national median of $97,550 for registered nurses.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$51.43
Median annual wage	$102,540
Mean annual wage	$106,980
Median hourly wage	$49.30
Total employment	11,440

How District of Columbia compares

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

District of Columbia

$102,540

San Jose

$216,740

San Francisco

$186,610

California

$140,270

Hawaii

$136,320

Frequently asked questions

How much does a RN make in District of Columbia?

The median annual wage is $102,540 ($49.30/hour). The mean is $106,980 per year.

Is District of Columbia a good place for registered nurses pay-wise?

District of Columbia pays 5.1% above the national median ($97,550), with about 11,440 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.