Average Registered Nurse Salary

$43.62/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tacoma, WA is $43.62 per hour. This is 34% lower than the Washington average of $58.65.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$43.62/hour

Tacoma, WA

3% lower than the US average.

$58.65/hour

Washington

23% higher than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities

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Idaho Falls, Idaho

$47/hour

This is 8% higher than the Tacoma average of $43.62.

Salt Lake City, Utah

$47/hour

This is 7% higher than the Tacoma average of $43.62.

Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

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

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

Pennant Services pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($45). Pennant Services also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Pennant Services pays 20% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennant Services$52$53
Perm Staff Jobs$45$45

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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