How much does a registered nurse make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $49.38 an hour or $8,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.38
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 46,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,750 | $38.82 | |
| 25th | $84,610 | $40.68 | |
| Median | $102,700 | $49.38 | |
| 75th | $119,600 | $57.51 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.89 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $49.38 ($102,700 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $102,700 against $97,550 nationally, 5% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $102,500, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for registered nurse pay?
61 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.