Registered Nurses Salary in Eastern Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,390 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.74
10th percentile $81,630
90th percentile $131,820
Employed locally 1,530
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,630
    25th
    $87,340
    50th (median)
    $101,390
    75th
    $114,680
    90th
    $131,820

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Eastern Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Emergency Medical Technicians$39,950
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,190
    Paramedics$64,370
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$81,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$69,860
    Pharmacists$151,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Eastern Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Eastern Washington is $48.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.95 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Washington above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Eastern Washington is 8.3% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $81,630 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,340.