Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Washington
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$41.43/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Washington is $41.43 per hour. This is 24% lower than the US average of $51.57.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Washington compared to National Averages
$41.43/hour
Washington
24% lower than the US average.
$51.57/hour
United States
What cities in Washington pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Gig Harbor, Washington, Issaquah, Washington, and Renton, Washington pay Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $44 per hour. Gig Harbor, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Washington average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Gig Harbor, Washington, Issaquah, Washington, and Renton, Washington pay 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Issaquah, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Renton, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Monroe, Washington | $44 | $59 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Washington compare to nearby states?
California pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Idaho ($48) and Colorado ($46). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $97. For comparison, the Washington average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — California pays 77% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $73 | $97 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
| Colorado | $46 | $46 |
| Michigan | $44 | $48 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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