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Registered nurse salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$47.20
5%
above national average
Average $47.20
Low $32.88
High $67.77

The average salary for a registered nurse is $47.20 per hour in Washington, DC and $12,000 overtime per year.433 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 24, 2026).

What Does a Registered Nurse Do?

A neonatal nurse is a healthcare professional who focuses on the care of newborn infants during the first weeks of their lives. These professionals typically provide focused care for newborns who are ill or premature in the NICU setting, but may also care for healthy infants in a newborn nursery. Neonatal nurses may serve as the bridge between the specialist and the parent when working with the newborn. Some of a neonatal nurse’s additional responsibilities may include:
  • Attending deliveries to assess infants or provide care immediately after birth
  • Providing basic care to infants after birth by weighing and measuring them, bathing them and monitoring their condition
  • Monitoring infants and providing specialized care after birth, including starting and maintaining IV lines, managing ventilators and assessing vital signs
  • Assisting doctors in the NICU with intensive care procedures using specialized equipment such as incubators, ventilators, surgery and other support equipment
  • Teaching new parents about caring for their newborn and helping mothers learn to breastfeed
Learn more about what a Registered Nurse does

Registered Nurse job openings in Washington, DC

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Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU (st...
The George Washington University Hospital3.4out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$38.45 - $56.24 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Hamilton Staffing Solutions
 
$265,993per year
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Greenstaff Medical
 
$263,720per year
Voyage Healthcare
 
$248,768per year
Krucial Rapid Response
 
$242,788per year
Medmetry Inc
 
$213,796per year
Genie Healthcare
 
$207,584per year

Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Washington, DC

  1. New York, NY
    $56.40 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $55.03 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $54.84 per hour
  4. Baltimore, MD
    $53.96 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $52.59 per hour

Where can a Registered Nurse earn more?

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

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