WA · Sammamish · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Sammamish, WA

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Sammamish area centers on $68.72 per hour, or about $142,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.52 and the upper quarter over $79.20. The CMS hospital directory lists 27 hospitals in the Sammamish metro area. That ranks 39th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 243rd of 336 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sammamish.

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Who is hiring nurse practitioners near Sammamish

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare3$76.68
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA2$71.45
One Medical1$62.30

Nurse Practitioner pay in Sammamish, WA

The metro median is 2% above the Washington statewide median of $67.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 2,850 nurse practitioners employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$52.88$109,99015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.52$125,8803% below U.S. median
Median$68.72$142,94011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.20$164,74027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$85.49$177,82038% above U.S. median

How Sammamish ranks

  • 39th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 243rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Sammamish

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $68.72 median hour buys what $61.84 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.

Estimate your Sammamish paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,474
  • Per year: $123,696
  • Per month: $10,308
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Sammamish

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$208
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,100
13-week assignment$27,300

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).

Hospitals in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area

CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, 12 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Kirkland, WA
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
St Anthony Hospital
Gig Harbor, WA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Highline Medical Center
Burien, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Everett, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)
Seattle, WA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
St Clare Hospital
Lakewood, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Francis Community Hospital
Federal Way, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Swedish Issaquah
Issaquah, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in King County

HRSA lists 23 active primary care shortage designations that include King County (3 geographic, 4 population-group, 16 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Bellevue, WA6 mi$68.72/hr154,377
Redmond, WA7 mi$68.72/hr82,195

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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 Sammamish

Sammamish city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Sammamish, WA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $68.72 per hour, about $142,940 a year. The middle half earn between $60.52 and $79.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 243rd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Sammamish?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sammamish.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Sammamish 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 Sammamish in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 23 active primary care shortage designations that include King 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 Sammamish?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sammamish is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse practitioners in Sammamish?

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Your NP pay reportSammamish, 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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