Registered Nurses Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $103,740 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.88
10th percentile $83,570
90th percentile $150,990
Employed locally 790
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,570
    25th
    $89,650
    50th (median)
    $103,740
    75th
    $122,800
    90th
    $150,990

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 142% Median Registered Nurses salary is 42% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $139,310
    Hawaii $136,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,980
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $122,650
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,570

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72,130
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,330
    Dental Hygienists$107,110
    Pharmacists$163,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,850
    Nurse Practitioners$135,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Longview, WA is $49.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.59 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Longview, WA is 10.8% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $83,570 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,650.