Nurse Practitioner Salary in District of Columbia
A nurse practitioner in District of Columbia earns an estimated $157,900 a year ($75.91 an hour). Most workers fall from $107,400 to $229,000, depending on experience and employer.
Nurse Practitioner pay in District of Columbia
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $107,400 | $51.63 |
| Median (estimate) | $157,900 | $75.91 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $229,000 | $110.10 |
| US national median | $132,000 | $63.46 |
The District of Columbia estimate is 20% above the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in District of Columbia keeps about $108,927 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $4,189.51 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the District of Columbia paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in District of Columbia?
About $157,900 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
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