Nurse Case Manager salary in Washington
Nurse Case Managers in Washington earn a median of $53.93 per hour, about $112,180 a year, 20% above the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $47.39 and $62.70 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, at $57.00 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $53.93median pay per hour
- $112,180median pay per year
- 64,690nurse case managers employed in Washington
- #4of 50 states by median pay
Nurse Case Manager pay in Washington: percentiles
| Level | Washington per hour | Washington per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.58 | $86,490 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $47.39 | $98,570 | $37.79 |
| Median | $53.93 | $112,180 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $62.70 | $130,420 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $71.81 | $149,360 | $65.06 |
Nurse Case Manager pay by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Washington median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $57.00 | $118,570 | 37,250 | 6% above | $51.29 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $52.09 | $108,350 | 1,340 | 3% below | $50.16 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $50.65 | $105,360 | 790 | 6% below | — |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $49.93 | $103,850 | 2,140 | 7% below | $48.16 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $49.88 | $103,740 | 790 | 8% below | — |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $49.36 | $102,660 | 1,120 | 8% below | — |
| Bellingham, WA | $48.84 | $101,580 | 1,670 | 9% below | $47.26 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $48.65 | $101,180 | 1,290 | 10% below | $46.07 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $48.34 | $100,540 | 2,310 | 10% below | $48.30 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47.73 | $99,290 | 6,480 | 11% below | $47.57 |
| Yakima, WA | $47.23 | $98,240 | 1,480 | 12% below | $49.43 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Case Manager pay in states next to Washington
What employers are posting in Washington
- 9roles with published pay
- $68.90median pay per hour
- $43–$91typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 6 | $67.28 |
| Seattle Children's | 2 | $75.77 |
| LifePoint Health | 1 | $51.11 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 9 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a nurse case manager make in Washington?
The median is $53.93 per hour, about $112,180 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $41.58 and the top 10% earn over $71.81 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Washington city pays nurse case managers the most?
Among Washington metro areas, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median at $57.00 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Washington rank for nurse case manager pay?
Washington ranks 4th of 50 states by median nurse case manager pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 2 postings$75.77/ hr$52–$96
- MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95
- Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
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