Clinical Nurse Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Clinical Nurse Specialists 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
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- Psychiatrists$183,080 median in District of Columbia
- Pediatricians, General$79,240 median in District of Columbia
Clinical Nurse Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do clinical nurse specialists 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 clinical nurse specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.