Nursing Assistants Salary in District of Columbia
Nursing Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $47,700 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,700
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,900; the top 10% earn over $57,500. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,740 median in District of Columbia
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,390 median in District of Columbia
- Occupational Therapy Aides$39,620 median in District of Columbia
- Physical Therapist Aides$38,950 median in District of Columbia
- Registered Nurses$102,540 median in District of Columbia
- Orderlies$39,250 median in District of Columbia
Nursing Assistants pay in District of Columbia
How much do nursing assistants make in District of Columbia?
The median is $47,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,900 and the top 10% earn over $57,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.