Registered Nurse Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 10K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$104,550
$50.264/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
+15.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $136K
10K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,880 |
| 25th percentile | $86,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,550 |
| 75th percentile | $126,770 |
| 90th percentile | $135,620 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,970 |
| 2023 | $105,220 |
| 2024 | $104,550 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,970 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $105,220 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $104,550 | $90,458 |