DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$66,945
vs National
+4%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,853
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,945
+4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in District of Columbia earns $66,945 in nominal terms, which is 4% above the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,853 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University | $75,189 | 1 |
| Providence Hospital | $68,890 | 1 |
| NURSING ENTERPRISES INC | $65,000 | 1 |
| STODDARD BAPTIST GLOBAL CARE DBA WASHINGTON CENTER | $62,400 | 2 |
| MELDA ISAAC MD PC | N/A | 1 |
| Integramed America | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in District of Columbia?
The median Registered Nurses salary in District of Columbia is $66,945 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in District of Columbia earns 4% more than the national median of $64,355, or $45,853 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.