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Nurse salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Nurse make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$49.91
34%
above national average
Average $49.91
Low $32.96
High $75.59

The average salary for a nurse is $49.91 per hour in Washington, DC and $10,000 overtime per year.30 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 17, 2026).

Nurse job openings in Washington, DC

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Supervisory Nurse
ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME4out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$40.94 - $53.23 a day
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Nurse in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Full Spectrum Search Group
 
$225,000per year
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Weatherby Healthcare
 
$206,700per year
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Human Touch Home Healthcare
 
$156,000per year
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McDermott Will & Schulte
 
$132,500per year
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Summer Discovery
 
$120,575per year
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MedStar Health
 
$115,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Nurses near Washington, DC

  1. Phoenix, AZ
    $52.04 per hour
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $46.90 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $41.66 per hour
  4. Cleveland, OH
    $39.92 per hour
  5. Rochester, MN
    $36.92 per hour

Where can a Nurse earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Nurse get paid in Washington, DC?

Senior Nurse

Job openings
Average $45.88 per hour