Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Federal Way, WA

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$43.62/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Federal Way, WA is $43.62 per hour. This is 37% lower than the Washington average of $59.90.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Federal Way, WA compared to State and National Averages

$43.62/hour

Federal Way, WA

4% lower than the US average.

$59.90/hour

Washington

24% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Federal Way Compare to Other Cities

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Boise City, Idaho

$34/hour

This is 27% lower than the Federal Way average of $43.62.

Fresno, California

$70/hour

This is 38% higher than the Federal Way average of $43.62.

Loveland, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 23% higher than the Federal Way average of $43.62.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Federal Way?

Pennant Services pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($45). For comparison, the Federal Way, WA average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Pennant Services pays 19% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennant Services$52$52
Perm Staff Jobs$45$45

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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