Salary Report for District of Columbia Nursing Instructors

  • The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in District of Columbia is 190.
  • Nursing Instructors in District of Columbia earn an average of $100,030 per year or $48.09 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Instructors who work in District of Columbia is less than 1%.
  • District of Columbia will need 170 new Nursing Instructors by 2030 or 20 new nurses per year.

District of Columbia Rankings

  • District of Columbia ranks #4 in the U.S. for Nursing Instructors salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • District of Columbia ranks #46 in the U.S. for the total number of Nursing Instructors employed.
  • District of Columbia ranks #48 in U.S. for the number of new Nursing Instructors needed by 2030.
  • District of Columbia ranks #7 in U.S. for the percentage of new Nursing Instructors needed by 2030.

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.

TypeDistrict of ColumbiaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$48.09$39.4421.93%
Average Annual Salary$100,030$82,04021.93%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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 .

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $48,650
15%2 – 4 years28$48,650 – $76,350
25%5 – 9 years48$76,350 – $100,050
25%10 – 14 years48$100,050 – $126,330
15%15 – 20 years28$100,050 – $161,460
10%20+ years19Above $161,460
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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.

  • National average salary for Nursing Instructors is $82,040.
  • Average District of Columbia Nursing Instructors salary is $100,030.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, District of Columbia Nursing Instructors earn an average salary of $89,745.

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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).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$125,290
Nursing Instructors $100,030
Registered Nurses$98,540
Nurse Midwives$94,030
LPNs$57,250
Nursing Assistants$39,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Registered Nurses10,58011,1505.4%620
Nursing Assistants3,2703,5007%430
LPNs1,4301,5508.4%120
Nurse Practitioners8601,22041.9%90
Nursing Instructors 13017030.8%20
Nurse Midwives70700%0
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

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.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$90,530$81,171$-9,359
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for District of Columbia Nursing Instructors

District of Columbia Nursing Instructors earn between $48,650 and $161,460 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 190 Nursing Instructors employed in District of Columbia which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

Nurse Practitioners are the highest paid nurses in District of Columbia with an average annual wage of $125,290.

An entry level nurse makes as much as $48,650 a year in District of Columbia

The most Nursing Instructors work in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area where 1,030 Nursing Instructors are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Instructors in District of Columbia earn 89,745 per year, while the average across the United States earns $82,040.

By 2030, District of Columbia will need 170 Nursing Instructors . A total of 20 Nursing Instructors will need to enter into the District of Columbia work forces each year.

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

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