Registered Nurse salary in Washington
The median registered nurse in Washington earns $53.93 an hour, or $112,180 a year. That’s $8.93 above the national median, ranking #4 of 51.
- Median hourly$53.93
- Median yearly$112,180
- Bottom 10% earn under$41.58/hr
- Top 10% earn over$71.81/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$55.64
- RNs employed64,690
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Washington, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Washington
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $38.32/hr | $79,700/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $23.20/hr | $48,260/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $67.41/hr | $140,220/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in Washington
- NURSE (CLINICAL/ORTHOPEDICS)Military Health System (DHA)Oak Harbor, WA$107k–$139k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 12, 2026
- Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Program - Observation UnitAdvocate HealthWashington$38.20–$57.30/hrRNFull-timeDaysWeekends
- RN - Off Campus Emergency Department - South HillMultiCare Health SystemPuyallup, WA$48.15–$90.83/hrRNERPart-time
- RN PediatricsMultiCare Health SystemSpokane, WA$41.06–$59.10/hrRNPediatricsFull-time
- Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental HealthVeterans Health AdministrationSeattle, WA$87k–$161k/yrRNPsychFull-timeCloses Sep 30, 2027
- Registered NurseDaVita Kidney CareSpokane Valley, WA$42–$59/hrRNDialysisFull-time