Registered Nurse salary in Washington
Registered Nurses 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
- 64,690registered nurses employed in Washington
- #4of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse 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 |
Registered Nurse 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).
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What employers are posting in Washington
- 425roles with published pay
- $69.49median pay per hour
- $44–$91typical published range
- 16employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 269 | $69.49 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 70 | $69.14 |
| Seattle Children's | 27 | $71.45 |
| Advocate Health | 14 | $47.75 |
| Confluence Health | 13 | $61.34 |
| LifePoint Health | 9 | $60.12 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 8 | $46.34 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 4 | $54.21 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 425 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 registered nurse 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 registered nurses 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 registered nurse pay?
Washington ranks 4th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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 · 27 postings$71.45/ hr$52–$91
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