Salary Report for District of Columbia Nursing Instructors
District of Columbia Rankings
Compare District of Columbia to U.S.
District of Columbia Nursing Instructors earn an average of $100,030 which is 21% more than the national average salary of $82,040.
Type | District of Columbia | U.S. | % Difference |
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Average Hourly Wage | $48.09 | $39.44 | 21.93% |
Average Annual Salary | $100,030 | $82,040 | 21.93% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In District of Columbia, 50% of Nursing Instructors earn between $76,350 and $126,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nursing Instructors earn more than $161,460, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nursing Instructors .
Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors earn under $48,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 19 | Under $48,650 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 28 | $48,650 – $76,350 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 48 | $76,350 – $100,050 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 48 | $100,050 – $126,330 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 28 | $100,050 – $161,460 |
10% | 20+ years | 19 | Above $161,460 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Instructors in District of Columbia nurses earn about $89,745 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $82,040.
Cost-of-living in District of Columbia is 11% higher than the national average, which means District of Columbia residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $100,030, District of Columbia Nursing Instructors tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($125,290).
However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($39,390), LPNs ($57,250), Nurse Midwives ($94,030), and Registered Nurses ($98,540).
Title | Annual Salary |
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Nurse Practitioners | $125,290 |
Nursing Instructors | $100,030 |
Registered Nurses | $98,540 |
Nurse Midwives | $94,030 |
LPNs | $57,250 |
Nursing Assistants | $39,390 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in District of Columbia the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (11,150), Nursing Assistants (3,500) and LPNs (1,550).
The three professions in District of Columbia needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (41.9%), Nursing Instructors (30.8%) and LPNs (8.4%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Registered Nurses | 10,580 | 11,150 | 5.4% | 620 |
Nursing Assistants | 3,270 | 3,500 | 7% | 430 |
LPNs | 1,430 | 1,550 | 8.4% | 120 |
Nurse Practitioners | 860 | 1,220 | 41.9% | 90 |
Nursing Instructors | 130 | 170 | 30.8% | 20 |
Nurse Midwives | 70 | 70 | 0% | 0 |
Salaries Ranked by District of Columbia Cities
The average salary for Nursing Instructors in District of Columbia is $100,030. The top cities that pay Nursing Instructors the most is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ($90,530).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nursing Instructors the highest average annual salary is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ($81,171).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nursing Instructors in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nursing Instructors salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $90,530 | $81,171 | $-9,359 |
Salary FAQ for District of Columbia Nursing Instructors
City and Rural Summaries
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $90,530
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $81,171
Hourly Wage: $43.52
Currently Employed: 1,030
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.53
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Nursing Instructors : Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data