Registered Nurse salary in Washington
What registered nurses earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$124,200$59.71 per hour
vs U.S.+27%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$103,100 – $134,240Top 10%: $161,910+
Jobs69,2600.90× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $128,260 | $61.66 | 39,900 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $130,310 | $62.65 | 24,220 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $111,750 | $53.73 | 6,850 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $106,410 | $51.16 | 2,560 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $107,450 | $51.66 | 2,420 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $125,020 | $60.11 | 2,250 |
| Yakima, WA | $102,950 | $49.50 | 1,610 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $104,780 | $50.38 | 1,590 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $107,220 | $51.55 | 1,410 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $112,280 | $53.98 | 1,330 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $106,730 | $51.31 | 1,190 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $116,970 | $56.24 | 810 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $87,650 | $42.14 | 730 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
California · $140,270 Hawaii · $136,320 Oregon · $129,010 Alaska · $109,480 New York · $109,440 New Jersey · $106,500
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170 Physical Therapists · $105,950
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Washington?
Registered Nurses in Washington earned a median of $124,200 a year ($59.71 an hour) in May 2025, 27% more than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $103,100 to $134,240.
Where in Washington do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $130,310.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.