Registered Nurses Salary in Washington
Registered Nurses in Washington earn a median of $124,200 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
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
- Critical Care Nurses$124,200 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$83,150 median in Washington
- Acute Care Nurses$124,200 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$158,970 median in Washington
- Nurse Practitioners$156,100 median in Washington
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$380,870 median in Washington
Registered Nurses pay in Washington
How much do registered 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 registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+27% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.