Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Kirkland, WA

Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$43.62/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Kirkland, WA is $43.62 per hour. This is 70% lower than the Washington average of $73.95.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Kirkland, WA compared to State and National Averages

$43.62/hour

Kirkland, WA

3% lower than the US average.

$73.95/hour

Washington

39% higher than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Kirkland Compare to Other Cities

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Seattle, Washington

$44/hour

This is equal to the Kirkland average

Kennewick, Washington

$38/hour

This is 15% lower than the Kirkland average of $43.62.

Vallejo, California

$63/hour

This is 31% higher than the Kirkland average of $43.62.

What cities in Washington pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Vancouver, Washington pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Issaquah, Washington ($44) and Renton, Washington ($44). Vancouver, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Kirkland, WA average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Vancouver, Washington pays 5% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Vancouver, Washington$46$60
Issaquah, Washington$44$59
Renton, Washington$44$59
Bellevue, Washington$44$59
Edmonds, Washington$44$59

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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