As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in District of Columbia is $72,685. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,906 to $81,921, with most professionals earning between $59,735 and $90,331.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $59,735 | DC | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $65,906 | DC | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $72,685 | DC | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $81,921 | DC | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $90,331 | DC | March 01, 2025 |
Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC | Avg. Salary $72,685 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Parcel Return Service, DC | Avg. Salary $72,685 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Washington, DC | Avg. Salary $72,685 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Washington Navy Yard, DC | Avg. Salary $72,685 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
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About District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More
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