salary$134,840 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$101,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,440per year
Jobs in the area4,050people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Washington?
OK. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 21.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Washington, DC?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $134,840 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $101,340 and $175,440.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 21.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.