DC · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare jobs in District of Columbia

8 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in District of Columbia, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.

CMS lists 10 hospitals in District of Columbia across 1 cities, 8 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 1 of the 7 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.

District of Columbia is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Eastern time.

What healthcare pays in District of Columbia

Pay by profession for District of Columbia, with the source behind every figure.

ProfessionTypical range / hrMedian / hrPer yearvs USBased on
Phlebotomist$23–$28$24.65$51,272+7%4 postings
Medical Laboratory Scientist$31–$48$38.46$79,997+17%7 wage offers in federal filings
Physical Therapist$39–$59$42.63$88,670−6%5 wage offers in federal filings
Dentist$76–$128$89.08$185,286−0%4 wage offers in federal filings
Clinical Research Coordinator$24–$32$28.19$58,635−14%3 wage offers in federal filings
Nurse Manager & Leadership$51–$58$57.81$120,245+21%3 wage offers in federal filings

Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.

Hiring now in District of Columbia

8 roles with published pay (7 permanent, 1 per diem). 5 were posted in the last 30 days.

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

One Medical · Washington, DC

$22.75–$24.75/ hour
  • Req 101991835856
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Washington Navy Yard, DC

$81k–$105k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888358900
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Washington D.C., DC

$23.20–$24.90/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101632872800
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hrMost hired
One Medical3$25.25Phlebotomist (2), PA (1)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA1$44.61Hygienist (1)
Quest Diagnostics1$24.05Phlebotomist (1)
IQVIA1$57.84CRA (1)
AccentCare1$44.47RN (1)
Premise Health1$29.50Phlebotomist (1)

Employers reporting wage offers in District of Columbia

EmployerWage offersMedian / hrProfessions
Children's National Medical Center11$40.55Lab Scientist (5), CRC (3)
The MedStar-Georgetown Medical Center, Inc.2$55.66RN (2)
MedStar Health, Inc.2$58.65PT (2)
National Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc.2$39.26PT (2)
MedStar Georgetown Medical Center, Inc.2$45.55Lab Scientist (2)
Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Inc2$54.40Nurse Leader (2)
MedStar Medical Group II, LLC1$62.19NP (1)
Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC1$47.69OT (1)

Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.

Cities in District of Columbia

CityRolesMedian pay / hrMost hired
Washington5$44.47Phlebotomist

City guides

Pay by city

All 1 District of Columbia cities with pay data

Hospitals in District of Columbia

How District of Columbia's hospital market is built.

  • 10hospitals listed by CMS
  • 7with emergency services
  • 5Birthing-Friendly designated
  • 1rated 4 or 5 stars

By type

  • Acute care: 7
  • Psychiatric: 2
  • Children's: 1

By ownership

  • Nonprofit: 5
  • For-profit: 3
  • Government and federal: 2

Where the hospitals are

CityHospitalsRated 4+ stars
Washington101

Hospitals in District of Columbia with open jobs nearby

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.

Licensing in District of Columbia

What the compact means here

District of Columbia is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the District of Columbia board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate.

How to get licensed here

  1. Ask the District of Columbia board of nursing which application applies to you (endorsement, and whether your current license is eligible).
  2. Request license verification from every state where you hold or held a nursing license. Many boards use Nursys for this.
  3. Complete the background check and fingerprinting if the board requires it, and send transcripts or exam proof if asked.
  4. Ask the board whether a temporary permit exists while your application is processed, and whether it covers the role you are taking.
  5. Plan on several weeks. Processing time varies by board and by how fast your verifications arrive, so start before you accept a start date in District of Columbia.

Other healthcare professions

Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential District of Columbia requires for your role before you commit to dates.

Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the District of Columbia board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses

Taxes and take-home pay in District of Columbia

District of Columbia taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.

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Neighboring states

Where a nurse working near the District of Columbia line might also look.

StateCompactWage taxRN median / hrRoles
MarylandCompact stateApplies$46.70511
VirginiaCompact stateApplies$46.121,859

Common questions

Is District of Columbia a compact nursing state?

District of Columbia is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the District of Columbia board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.

How do I get a nursing license in District of Columbia?

Apply to the District of Columbia board of nursing for a license by endorsement. Verify your licenses, complete the background check if required, ask about a temporary permit and plan on several weeks.

Does District of Columbia tax wages?

Yes. District of Columbia taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.

How do I see what employers pay in District of Columbia?

Ask for your free Shift Report. Within 24 hours you get an email with pay at named employers near you and the roles open now, with pay, shift and start date.

How many hospitals are in District of Columbia?

CMS lists 10 hospitals in District of Columbia, 8 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.

Who is hiring in District of Columbia?

6 employers published roles with pay in District of Columbia, led by One Medical with 3. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.

Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in District of Columbia?

Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including District of Columbia. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • The MedStar-Georgetown Medical Center, Inc.Washington, DC · 2 wage offers$55.66/ hr$48–$64
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your District of Columbia list

2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$47.81High$70

5805 RN postings with published pay in the US, 5080 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse, HospicePermanent
    $90k–$95k/ year
    AccentCare · Washington, DC · posted 30+ days ago

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