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Clinical Informaticist
CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA
$47.41–$78.23/ hour
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Nurse Informaticist jobs in Yakima, WA
The median nurse informaticist pay in the Yakima area is $47.23 per hour ($98,240 a year), with the typical range running from $45.50 to $61.72. That ranks 77th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 45th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Yakima. The free report below lists employers near Yakima and what they pay.
- $47.23median pay per hour, Yakima
- $46–$62typical range per hour
- 1,480nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Yakima, WA
The metro median is 12% below the Washington statewide median of $53.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,480 registered nurses employed in the Yakima metro area, 15.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.29 | $81,720 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.50 | $94,640 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.23 | $98,240 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.72 | $128,380 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.12 | $154,170 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Yakima ranks
- 77th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 45th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 Yakima
- Overall prices in Yakima run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.23 median hour buys what $49.43 buys at the national price level, 10% 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$1,700
- Per year: $85,014
- Per month: $7,084
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Yakima metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Informatics
LifePoint Health · Kennewick, WA
$41.52–$65.16/ hour
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Hospitals in Yakima
CMS lists 1 hospital in Yakima.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima Valley Memorial Yakima, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA | 63 mi | $48.34/hr | 64,372 |
| Kennewick, WA | 71 mi | $48.34/hr | 86,728 |
| Pasco, WA | 72 mi | $48.34/hr | 81,724 |
| Auburn, WA | 93 mi | $57.00/hr | 85,513 |
| Kent, WA | 96 mi | $57.00/hr | 136,588 |
| Federal Way, WA | 98 mi | $57.00/hr | 100,252 |
Nurse Informaticist jobs in Washington · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse informaticists make in Yakima, WA?
Nurse Informaticists in the Yakima metro area have a median pay of $47.23 per hour, about $98,240 a year. The middle half earn between $45.50 and $61.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Yakima a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
Yakima ranks 45th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 77th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists work in Yakima?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Yakima, led by Yakima Valley Memorial. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Yakima 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
- Clinical InformaticistPermanent$47.41–$78.23/ hour
- Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical InformaticsPermanent$41.52–$65.16/ hour
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