Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in District of Columbia earn a median of $75,740 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,880; the top 10% earn over $87,470. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Registered Nurses$102,540 median in District of Columbia
- Critical Care Nurses$102,540 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$102,540 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$51,050 median in District of Columbia
- Midwives$113,640 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$101,450 median in District of Columbia
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in District of Columbia
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in District of Columbia?
The median is $75,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,880 and the top 10% earn over $87,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.