Registered Nurses Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $98,240 +5% vs national
Median hourly $47.23
10th percentile $81,730
90th percentile $154,180
Employed locally 1,480
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,730
    25th
    $94,640
    50th (median)
    $98,240
    75th
    $128,370
    90th
    $154,180

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 144% Median Registered Nurses salary is 44% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicians, All Other$293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,250
    Pharmacists$141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,370
    Dental Hygienists$107,870
    Medical Records Specialists$48,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Yakima, WA is $47.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.40 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Yakima, WA is 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $81,730 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,640.