SOC 29-1141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Registered Nurses — Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Registered Nurses in Eastern Washington, WA is $104,780 per year, close to the national median of $97,550 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Registered Nurses in Eastern Washington, WA is $104,780 per year, close to the national median of $97,550 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $83,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $137,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $93,700 to $126,160.
The area has 1,590 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 14.6 of every thousand jobs. Seattle leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $128,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 50th of 358 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,130 | −14.8% |
| 25th | $93,700 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $104,780 | +7.4% |
| 75th | $126,160 | +29.3% |
| 90th | $137,180 | +40.6% |
| Mean | $108,810 | +11.5% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $128,260 | 39,900 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $125,020 | 2,250 | |
| 3 | Walla Walla | $116,970 | 810 | |
| 4 | Wenatchee | $112,280 | 1,330 | |
| 5 | Spokane | $111,750 | 6,850 | |
| 6 | Bremerton | $107,220 | 1,410 | |
| 7 | Mount Vernon | $106,730 | 1,190 | |
| 8 | Kennewick | $106,410 | 2,560 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $102,950 | 1,610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $104,780 buys what $97,925 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$104,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,925US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,780 a year, 7.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,130 to $137,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,590 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $128,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Registered Nurses in Eastern Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $104,780, or $50.38 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $97,550, so pay in Eastern Washington, WA is 7.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA earns more than $137,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Seattle, at $128,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,590 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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