Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Federal Way, WA

Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$43.62/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Federal Way, WA is $43.62 per hour. This is 35% lower than the Washington average of $58.82.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$43.62/hour

Federal Way, WA

4% lower than the US average.

$58.82/hour

Washington

23% higher than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Federal Way Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

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

Bismarck, North Dakota

$30/hour

This is 46% lower than the Federal Way average of $43.62.

Englewood, Colorado

$56/hour

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

What cities in Washington pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Gig Harbor, Washington reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Gig Harbor, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Federal Way, WA average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Gig Harbor, Washington.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Gig Harbor, Washington$44$59

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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