Registered Nurses Salary in Seattle, WA

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

Median annual salary $118,570 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.00
10th percentile $89,700
90th percentile $157,380
Employed locally 37,250
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,700
    25th
    $101,140
    50th (median)
    $118,570
    75th
    $132,160
    90th
    $157,380

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 105% Median Registered Nurses salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Seattle, WA is $57.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.79 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Seattle, WA is 26.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $89,700 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,140.