Registered Nurses Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $103,850 +11% vs national
Median hourly $49.93
10th percentile $80,560
90th percentile $150,720
Employed locally 2,140
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,560
    25th
    $96,570
    50th (median)
    $103,850
    75th
    $122,920
    90th
    $150,720

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 110% Median Registered Nurses salary is 10% 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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,220
    Pharmacists$150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,270
    Physical Therapists$96,140
    Dental Hygienists$122,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Olympia, WA is $49.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.89 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Olympia, WA is 11% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $80,560 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,570.