Nurse Practitioners pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $75.05 an hour ($156,100 a year). About 6,700 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($132,300). Washington ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $58.86 | $122,420 |
| 25% of workers | $62.34 | $129,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.05 | $156,100 |
| 75% of workers | $81.49 | $169,500 |
| 90% of workers | $90.02 | $187,240 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $160,090 | 0 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $156,470 | 160 |
| Longview-Kelso | $148,960 | 60 |
| Bellingham | $147,890 | 150 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $147,890 | 180 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $145,950 | 180 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $142,350 | 90 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $141,990 | 530 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $141,790 | 60 |
| Yakima | $138,860 | 200 |
| Walla Walla | $130,380 | 50 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $124,200 |
| Physician Assistants | $164,360 |
| Paramedics | $104,310 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $340,010 |
| Pharmacists | $160,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,950 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $105,550 |
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