Nurse Practitioner Salary in Washington, DC
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The median nurse practitioner in the Washington area earns $134,840 a year ($64.83 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($132,300). Half of the 4,050 nurse practitioners there earn between $119,660 and $158,660.
Median $134,840
10th: $101,34090th: $175,440
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,340 | $101,340 |
| 25th percentile | $119,660 | $117,990 |
| Median | $134,840 | $132,300 |
| 75th percentile | $158,660 | $156,700 |
| 90th percentile | $175,440 | $174,420 |
| Average | $138,570 | $137,300 |
| Jobs | 4,050 | 323,040 |
Washington, DC ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($231,560).
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- San Jose, CA: $231,560
- San Francisco, CA: $219,080
- Sacramento, CA: $172,010
- Riverside, CA: $169,920
- San Diego, CA: $163,860
- New York, NY: $163,340
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,470
- Seattle, WA: $160,090
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.