verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$156,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$75.05/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
6,700
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$145,870 #10 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Washington, explained

Nurse practitioners in Washington earn a median of $156,100 per year ($75.05 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $122,420, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $187,240. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $156,100 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $156,100 is worth about $145,870 in national buying power — ranking Washington #10 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$122,420
$58.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$156,100
$75.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$187,240
$90.02/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $156,100 $145,870
Oregon $155,680 $150,618 +$420
Idaho $132,540 $138,794 +$23,560

Nurse Practitioner in Washington: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Washington?

Nurse practitioners in Washington earn a median of $156,100 per year ($75.05 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Washington pay nurse practitioners well?

At $156,100, Washington pays 18% above the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 6,700 work in the state.

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