WA · Lacey · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Lacey, WA

The median nurse informaticist pay in the Lacey area is $49.93 per hour ($103,850 a year), with the typical range running from $46.43 to $59.10. That ranks 41st of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 54th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lacey. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lacey.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Lacey, WA

The metro median is 7% below the Washington statewide median of $53.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,140 registered nurses employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area, 16.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.73$80,56014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.43$96,5703% above U.S. median
Median$49.93$103,85011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.10$122,93031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$72.46$150,72061% above U.S. median

How Lacey ranks

  • 41st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 54th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Washington metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lacey

  • Overall prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 17% above the U.S. average (index 116.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.93 median hour buys what $48.16 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,797
  • Per year: $89,874
  • Per month: $7,490
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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PermanentPosted today

Clinical Informaticist

CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA

$47.41–$78.23/ hour
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  • Req 101760460624
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Hospitals in Lacey

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lacey.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
South Sound Behavioral Hospital
Lacey, WA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Olympia, WA5 mi$49.93/hr56,271
Lakewood, WA15 mi$57.00/hr62,709
Tacoma, WA21 mi$57.00/hr228,202
Federal Way, WA28 mi$57.00/hr100,252
Auburn, WA33 mi$57.00/hr85,513
Kent, WA36 mi$57.00/hr136,588

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Washington

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Washington state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Lacey

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Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Lacey, WA?

Nurse Informaticists in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area have a median pay of $49.93 per hour, about $103,850 a year. The middle half earn between $46.43 and $59.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lacey a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater ranks 54th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 41st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Lacey?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lacey, led by South Sound Behavioral Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Lacey as a nurse informaticist?

Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthPHOENIX, AZ · 1 posting$53.61/ hr$43–$64

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$53.34High$80

11 Informaticist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Informaticist roles

  1. Clinical InformaticistPermanent
    $47.41–$78.23/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical InformaticsPermanent
    $41.52–$65.16/ hour
    LifePoint Health · Kennewick, WA · posted 8 days ago

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