Certified Nursing Assistant License Cost in District of Columbia
Documented CNA license fees for District of Columbia are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with DC Health — Nurse Aide Registry before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
CNA license cost — District of Columbia at a glance
| Pre-license education | 120 hrs required — tuition varies by school |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $35,740 (nursing assistants) |
Official source: DC Health — Nurse Aide Registry ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for nursing assistants is $35,740. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CNA license cost in District of Columbia?
Documented fees for District of Columbia are not published in this dataset — check DC Health — Nurse Aide Registry for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in District of Columbia?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does CNA training cost in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia requires 120 hours of pre-license education. Tuition is set by each approved school and varies widely, so contact the programs on your state's approved list for current prices.
Is a CNA license in District of Columbia worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for nursing assistants is $35,740. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your CNA licensing in District of Columbia
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with DC Health — Nurse Aide Registry and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).