Critical Care Nurses Salary in Washington
Critical Care Nurses in Washington earn a median of $124,200 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 69,260
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,630; the top 10% earn over $161,910. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Acute Care Nurses$124,200 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$380,870 median in Washington
- Registered Nurses$124,200 median in Washington
- Nurse Practitioners$156,100 median in Washington
- Nurse Midwives$158,970 median in Washington
- Physician Assistants$164,360 median in Washington
Critical Care Nurses pay in Washington
How much do critical care nurses make in Washington?
The median is $124,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,630 and the top 10% earn over $161,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for critical care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+27% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.