Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Washington
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$41.43/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Washington is $41.43 per hour. This is 23% lower than the US average of $50.79.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Washington compared to National Averages
$41.43/hour
Washington
23% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
What cities in Washington pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Vancouver, Washington pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Gig Harbor, Washington ($44) and Issaquah, Washington ($44). Vancouver, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Washington average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Vancouver, Washington pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, Washington | $46 | $60 |
| Gig Harbor, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Issaquah, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Renton, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Monroe, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Snoqualmie, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Bellevue, Washington | $44 | $59 |
| Edmonds, Washington | $44 | $59 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Washington?
Only Infusion reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Washington, averaging $82 per hour. Infusion also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $89. For comparison, the Washington average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Infusion earns 98% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion | $82 | $89 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Washington compare to nearby states?
California pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $78 per hour, followed by Nevada ($68) and Oregon ($57). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Washington average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — California pays 89% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $78 | $100 |
| Nevada | $68 | $77 |
| Oregon | $57 | $78 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Alaska | $54 | $59 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| Utah | $43 | $45 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Washington?
Only CoreMedical Group Perm reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Washington average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $58 | $58 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Seattle, WA
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$100K-190K/year
approximately $53-102/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Union Gap, WA
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$40-76/hour
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- Gentiva Hospice
- Pullman, WA
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