Acute Care Nurses Salary in District of Columbia
Acute Care Nurses in District of Columbia earn a median of $102,540 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,440
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,390; the top 10% earn over $151,170. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Critical Care Nurses$102,540 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$102,540 median in District of Columbia
- Nurse Practitioners$135,880 median in District of Columbia
- Nurse Midwives$101,450 median in District of Columbia
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$318,200 median in District of Columbia
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$77,430 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in District of Columbia
How much do acute care nurses make in District of Columbia?
The median is $102,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,390 and the top 10% earn over $151,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.