How much does a registered nurse make in Washington?
$124,200a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Washington. That is $59.71 an hour or $10,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.71
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 69,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,630Median: $124,200Highest 10%: $161,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,630 | $43.09 | |
| 25th | $103,100 | $49.57 | |
| Median | $124,200 | $59.71 | |
| 75th | $134,200 | $64.54 | |
| 90th | $161,900 | $77.84 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $130,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $128,300 |
| Olympia, WA | $125,000 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $117,000 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $112,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $111,800 |
| Bremerton, WA | $107,200 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $106,700 |
| Kennewick, WA | $106,400 |
| Yakima, WA | $103,000 |
| Lewiston, ID | $87,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 1. California | $140,300 |
| 2. Hawaii | $136,300 |
| 3. Oregon | $129,000 |
| 4. Washington | $124,200 |
| 5. Alaska | $109,500 |
| 6. New York | $109,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $106,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $59.71 ($124,200 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $124,200 against $97,550 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Washington rank for registered nurse pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays registered nurses the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $130,300 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.