Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $124,200 | $98,331 | +26% |
| Median hourly wage | $59.71 | $47.27 | +26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $116,075.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $113,612 | $85,800 | $138,600 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Washington is $124,200, or about $59.71 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Washington is +26% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Washington typically earn from $85,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 69,260 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $124,200, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.