verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$135,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.33/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
680
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$123,639 #49 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in District of Columbia, explained

Nurse practitioners in District of Columbia earn a median of $135,880 per year ($65.33 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $115,200, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $180,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $135,880 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $135,880 is worth about $123,639 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #49 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$115,200
$55.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,880
$65.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$180,300
$86.68/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $135,880 $123,639
Maryland $131,110 $124,915 +$4,770
Virginia $127,810 $126,414 +$8,070

Nurse Practitioner in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in District of Columbia?

Nurse practitioners in District of Columbia earn a median of $135,880 per year ($65.33 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay nurse practitioners well?

At $135,880, District of Columbia pays 3% above the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 680 work in the state.

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