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

Registered Nurse Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$124,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.71/hr
▲ 27% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
69,260
public U.S. Median
$97,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$116,061 #4 of 51

Registered Nurse pay in Washington, explained

Registered nurses in Washington earn a median of $124,200 per year ($59.71 per hour), which is 27% above the national median of $97,550. Entry-level workers earn around $89,630, while the most experienced registered nurses reach about $161,910. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $124,200 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $124,200 is worth about $116,061 in national buying power — ranking Washington #4 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Registered Nurse pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$89,630
$43.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,200
$59.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$161,910
$77.84/hr

Registered Nurse pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $124,200 $116,061
Oregon $129,010 $124,815 −$4,810
Idaho $92,460 $96,823 +$31,740

Registered Nurse in Washington: FAQ

How much do registered nurses make in Washington?

Registered nurses in Washington earn a median of $124,200 per year ($59.71 per hour), compared with $97,550 nationally.

Does Washington pay registered nurses well?

At $124,200, Washington pays 27% above the national median for registered nurses. An estimated 69,260 work in the state.

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