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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$36.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,636/year ($4,886/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $87,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,040 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $75,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,636 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $75,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,833 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,794 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$3,477 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,636 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in District of Columbia?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in District of Columbia is $75,740 per year ($36.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,960 and $81,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $75,740, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $58,636 per year ($4,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 1,040 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in District of Columbia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified District of Columbia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for District of Columbia.