Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,540 | $98,331 | +4% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.30 | $47.27 | +4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $93,303.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $111,891 | $84,500 | $136,500 | 152 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in District of Columbia is $102,540, or about $49.30 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. District of Columbia is +4% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in District of Columbia typically earn from $84,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 11,440 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $102,540, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.