Registered Nurse Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median registered nurse in the Seattle area earns $128,260 a year ($61.66 an hour), 31% above the U.S. median ($97,550) and 3% above the Washington median ($124,200). Half of the 39,900 registered nurses there earn between $104,540 and $136,780.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,020 | $89,630 | $68,940 |
| 25th percentile | $104,540 | $103,100 | $80,330 |
| Median | $128,260 | $124,200 | $97,550 |
| 75th percentile | $136,780 | $134,240 | $112,350 |
| 90th percentile | $163,890 | $161,910 | $137,470 |
| Average | $126,390 | $121,540 | $101,420 |
| Jobs | 39,900 | 69,260 | 3,379,720 |
Seattle, WA ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($216,740).
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- San Jose, CA: $216,740
- San Francisco, CA: $186,610
- Sacramento, CA: $171,460
- San Diego, CA: $139,520
- Los Angeles, CA: $135,560
- Riverside, CA: $133,940
- Portland, OR: $130,310
- New York, NY: $119,720
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.