WA · Pasco · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Pasco, WA

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Pasco area centers on $68.34 per hour, or about $142,150 a year. The lower quarter earns under $62.23 and the upper quarter over $77.39. That ranks 42nd of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 67th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pasco. The free report below lists employers near Pasco and what they pay.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Pasco, WA

The metro median is 1% above the Washington statewide median of $67.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 150 nurse practitioners employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.58).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$56.42$117,3509% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.23$129,440in line with U.S. median
Median$68.34$142,15010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$77.39$160,97025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$78.41$163,09026% above U.S. median

How Pasco ranks

  • 42nd of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 67th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 8 Washington metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Pasco

  • Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $68.34 median hour buys what $68.29 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$2,460
  • Per year: $123,012
  • Per month: $10,251
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Pasco

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,512
13-week assignment$19,656

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Washington

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Hospitals in Pasco

CMS lists 1 hospital in Pasco, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lourdes Medical Center
Pasco, WA
Critical accessNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Franklin County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin County (1 geographic, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kennewick, WA5 mi$68.34/hr86,728
Richland, WA8 mi$68.34/hr64,372
Yakima, WA72 mi$61.72/hr97,390
Spokane, WA125 mi$63.02/hr230,609
Spokane Valley, WA131 mi$63.02/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID148 mi$63.18/hr57,355

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License and tax basics in Washington

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.

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 Pasco

Pasco city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Pasco, WA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $68.34 per hour, about $142,150 a year. The middle half earn between $62.23 and $77.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Pasco a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Kennewick-Richland ranks 67th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Pasco?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Pasco, led by Lourdes Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Pasco as a nurse practitioner?

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.

Is Pasco in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Pasco?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pasco is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Pay report · NP near Pasco, WA
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Your NP pay reportPasco, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Confluence HealthWenatchee, WA · 2 postings$73.20/ hr$66–$80
  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHATacoma, WA · 3 postings$71.45/ hr$63–$80
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 5 postings$70.15/ hr$60–$105

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$60Median$71.45High$80

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

3Open now: 13 NP roles

  1. Virtual Nurse Practitioner - WA CO or CA LicensedPermanent
    $59.10–$65.50/ hour
    One Medical · Seattle, WA · posted today
  2. General Cardiology - Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $125k–$167k/ year
    MultiCare · Puyallup, WA · posted yesterday

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