Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $156,100 | $135,791 | +15% |
| Median hourly wage | $75.05 | $65.28 | +15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $145,888.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $169,607 | $132,000 | $204,600 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Washington is $156,100, or about $75.05 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Washington is +15% above the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Washington typically earn from $132,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 6,700 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $156,100, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.