How much does a nurse practitioner make in Seattle?
$160,100a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $76.97 an hour or $13,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.97
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 383
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $128,800Median: $160,100Highest 10%: $188,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $128,800 | $61.90 | |
| 25th | $130,700 | $62.83 | |
| Median | $160,100 | $76.97 | |
| 75th | $169,500 | $81.49 | |
| 90th | $188,400 | $90.56 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Portland, OR | $158,900 |
| Bremerton, WA | $156,500 |
| Longview, WA | $149,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $147,900 |
| Kennewick, WA | $147,900 |
| Olympia, WA | $146,000 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $142,400 |
| Spokane, WA | $142,000 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $141,800 |
| Yakima, WA | $138,900 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $130,400 |
| Lewiston, ID | $125,000 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $76.97 ($160,100 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $160,100 against $132,300 nationally, 21% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $156,100, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for nurse practitioner pay?
25 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $128,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $188,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.