Healthcare pay in District of Columbia
Median pay for each profession in the District of Columbia, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).
- Certified Nursing Assistant3,490 jobs$22.93/hr$47,700/yr
- Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse1,040 jobs$36.42/hr$75,740/yr
- Registered Nurse11,440 jobs$49.30/hr$102,540/yr
- Home Health Aide12,810 jobs$20.53/hr$42,700/yr
- Medical Assistant2,260 jobs$24.54/hr$51,050/yr
- Dental Assistant630 jobs$29.13/hr$60,580/yr
- Dental Hygienist320 jobs$65.97/hr$137,220/yr
- Respiratory Therapist430 jobs$53.82/hr$111,950/yr
- Phlebotomist180 jobs$24.99/hr$51,980/yr
- Physical Therapist610 jobs$48.87/hr$101,640/yr
- Occupational Therapist540 jobs$52.49/hr$109,170/yr
- Speech-Language Pathologist390 jobs$52.59/hr$109,380/yr
Healthcare licensing in District of Columbia
Sources
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025: District of Columbia, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Checked against these sources on Oct 1, 2026.
Medians cover wage and salary workers (not the self-employed) and don't include benefits.