How much does a nurse practitioner make in Washington?
$156,100a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Washington. That is $75.05 an hour or $13,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.05
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,400Median: $156,100Highest 10%: $187,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,400 | $58.86 | |
| 25th | $129,700 | $62.34 | |
| Median | $156,100 | $75.05 | |
| 75th | $169,500 | $81.49 | |
| 90th | $187,200 | $90.02 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $160,100 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 1. California | $168,500 |
| 2. New Jersey | $159,300 |
| 3. Washington | $156,100 |
| 4. Oregon | $155,700 |
| 5. Alaska | $155,200 |
| 6. New York | $153,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $75.05 ($156,100 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $156,100 against $132,300 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Washington rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays nurse practitioners the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $160,100 a year.
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.