Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $135,880 | $135,791 | +0% |
| Median hourly wage | $65.33 | $65.28 | +0% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $123,640.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $167,037 | $130,000 | $201,500 | 152 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in District of Columbia is $135,880, or about $65.33 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. District of Columbia is +0% above the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in District of Columbia typically earn from $130,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 680 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $135,880, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.