Registered Nurse Salary in Washington
Based on 69K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$124,200
$59.712/hr
vs National Average
$94,098
+32.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$90K – $162K
69K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,630 |
| 25th percentile | $103,100 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $124,200 |
| 75th percentile | $134,240 |
| 90th percentile | $161,910 |
Top H-1B Employers for Registered Nurse in Washington
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Washington — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MultiCare Health System | 11 | $120,120 |
| 2 | Insight Global, LLC | 5 | $107,036 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,230 |
| 2023 | $107,720 |
| 2024 | $112,180 |
| 2025 | $124,200 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,230 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $107,720 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $112,180 | $90,458 |
| 2025 | $124,200 | $94,098 |