Registered Nurses Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $105,360 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.65
10th percentile $85,970
90th percentile $135,130
Employed locally 790
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,970
    25th
    $88,500
    50th (median)
    $105,360
    75th
    $131,360
    90th
    $135,130

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 146% Median Registered Nurses salary is 46% 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 Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $53,890
    Pharmacists $154,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,310
    Physicians, All Other $219,860
    Dental Hygienists $103,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Walla Walla?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Walla Walla, WA is $50.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.09 or more per hour.

    Is Walla Walla above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Walla Walla, WA is 12.6% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $85,970 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,500.