Registered Nurses pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for registered nurses is $59.71 an hour ($124,200 a year). About 69,260 people work in this job there.
That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Washington ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.09 | $89,630 |
| 25% of workers | $49.57 | $103,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.71 | $124,200 |
| 75% of workers | $64.54 | $134,240 |
| 90% of workers | $77.84 | $161,910 |
Registered Nurses pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $128,260 | 39,900 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $125,020 | 2,250 |
| Walla Walla | $116,970 | 810 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $112,280 | 1,330 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $111,750 | 6,850 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $107,220 | 1,410 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $106,730 | 1,190 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $106,410 | 2,560 |
| Yakima | $102,950 | 1,610 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $49,180 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $83,150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $156,100 |
| Physician Assistants | $164,360 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $52,690 |
| Paramedics | $104,310 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $274,390 |
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