What is the average RN salary in Hillcrest?

The average RN salary in Hillcrest is $87,261 per year. This figure is 6.8% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and uses the city-specific RN average provided for Hillcrest, DC. The neighborhood population is 10,205, which can affect local demand and staffing.

How many hospitals are in Hillcrest?

There are 0 hospitals in Hillcrest. Because Hillcrest has no hospitals inside its boundaries, nearby hospital care will be found in other Washington, DC neighborhoods or regional systems; Hillcrest’s population of 10,205 and zero hospital count suggest nurses commute to facilities outside the neighborhood.

What is the cost of living in Hillcrest?

The cost of living in Hillcrest is high with a Cost of Living Index of 135.2 (US average = 100). Housing is a major driver of that index in Hillcrest, DC, and the city’s Adjusted Salary for nurses is $64,542 after accounting for the 135.2 index.

Is Hillcrest a good place for nurses?

Hillcrest is a mixed prospect for nurses: RNs earn $87,261 but job growth is negative at -4.3%. With zero hospitals in the neighborhood and a Cost of Living Index of 135.2, nurses may face higher living costs and commuting to jobs elsewhere in DC.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Hillcrest?

The real purchasing power for nurses in Hillcrest is represented by the Adjusted Salary of $64,542 after applying the Cost of Living Index of 135.2. Compared with the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, Hillcrest’s adjusted purchasing power is substantially lower when housing and local costs are considered.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Hillcrest?

Yes — the District of Columbia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so a multistate compact license permits practice in Hillcrest, DC under compact privileges. This mobility applies to nurses holding an active multistate license, facilitating work across NLC member jurisdictions.

Nursing in Hillcrest, DC

Practical guide to nursing in Hillcrest, DC — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.