Registered Nurses Salary in Washington
Ranked #4 of 51 · WA
19.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $121,540 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $124,200
Employment 69,260
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $89,630P25 $103,100 Median $124,200P75 $134,240P90 $161,910
About 80% of registered nursess in Washington earn between $89,630 and $161,910. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Washington is $121,540, about 19.8% above the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $128,260 | $126,390 | 39,900 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $125,020 | $117,110 | 2,250 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $116,970 | $112,440 | 810 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $112,280 | $112,290 | 1,330 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $111,750 | $113,280 | 6,850 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $107,450 | $114,760 | 2,420 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $107,220 | $116,580 | 1,410 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $106,730 | $111,200 | 1,190 |