Registered Nurses Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $108,350 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.09
10th percentile $85,700
90th percentile $134,470
Employed locally 1,340
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,700
    25th
    $96,850
    50th (median)
    $108,350
    75th
    $118,080
    90th
    $134,470

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 137% Median Registered Nurses salary is 37% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,380
    Physical Therapists $110,210
    Pharmacists $153,260
    Medical Records Specialists $50,240
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,810
    Nurse Practitioners $137,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Wenatchee, WA is $52.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.00 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Wenatchee, WA is 15.8% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $85,700 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,850.