Registered Nurses Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $103,400 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.71
10th percentile $81,700
90th percentile $135,130
Employed locally 2,210
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,700
    25th
    $96,290
    50th (median)
    $103,400
    75th
    $124,450
    90th
    $135,130

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,820
    Paramedics $85,590
    Pharmacists $155,330
    Physicians, All Other $315,660
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Western Washington is $49.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.91 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Western Washington is 10.5% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $81,700 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,290.