Nurse Practitioners Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $142,940 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $68.72
10th percentile $109,990
90th percentile $177,810
Employed locally 2,850
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,990
    25th
    $125,890
    50th (median)
    $142,940
    75th
    $164,730
    90th
    $177,810

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 127% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $159,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $152,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890
    Bellingham, WA $149,560
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $144,240
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $142,170

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Pharmacists $165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Seattle, WA is $68.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.56 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Seattle, WA is 10.6% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Seattle?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $109,990 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,890.