Nurse Practitioner salary in Washington
Nurse Practitioners in Washington earn a median of $67.41 per hour, about $140,220 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $60.52 and $77.75 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Bellingham, WA, at $71.90 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $67.41median pay per hour
- $140,220median pay per year
- 4,790nurse practitioners employed in Washington
- #6of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Washington: percentiles
| Level | Washington per hour | Washington per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.78 | $107,700 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $60.52 | $125,880 | $52.86 |
| Median | $67.41 | $140,220 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $77.75 | $161,720 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $85.47 | $177,780 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Washington median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $71.90 | $149,560 | 90 | 7% above | $69.58 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $69.35 | $144,240 | 120 | 3% above | $65.67 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $68.72 | $142,940 | 2,850 | 2% above | $61.84 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $68.34 | $142,150 | 150 | 1% above | $68.29 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $66.35 | $138,010 | 60 | 2% below | — |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $66.04 | $137,360 | 100 | 2% below | $63.59 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $65.34 | $135,900 | 60 | 3% below | — |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $65.32 | $135,870 | 140 | 3% below | $63.01 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $63.02 | $131,080 | 460 | 7% below | $62.80 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $62.98 | $131,000 | 30 | 7% below | — |
| Yakima, WA | $61.72 | $128,370 | 130 | 8% below | $64.60 |
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 Practitioner pay in states next to Washington
What employers are posting in Washington
- 13roles with published pay
- $71.45median pay per hour
- $60–$80typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 5 | $70.15 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 3 | $71.45 |
| Confluence Health | 2 | $73.20 |
| One Medical | 1 | $62.30 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $80.50 |
| US Oncology Network | 1 | $55.27 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 13 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 practitioner make in Washington?
The median is $67.41 per hour, about $140,220 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $51.78 and the top 10% earn over $85.47 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Washington city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Washington metro areas, Bellingham, WA has the highest median at $71.90 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Washington rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Washington ranks 6th of 49 states by median nurse practitioner 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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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
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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
- Virtual Nurse Practitioner - WA CO or CA LicensedPermanent$59.10–$65.50/ hour
- General Cardiology - Nurse PractitionerPermanent$125k–$167k/ year
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.