DOL Median (Washington)
$72,592
vs National
+12.8%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,344
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,592
+12.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Washington earns $72,592 in nominal terms, which is 12.8% above the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,344 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER | $104,686 | 1 |
| Swedish Health Services | $92,914 | 7 |
| UNION HILL HEALTHCARE, INC. | $83,200 | 1 |
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - WA | $82,035 | 1 |
| Lynnwood Health Services, Inc. | $76,960 | 1 |
| THE POLYCLINIC | $70,585 | 3 |
| Crista Ministries | $68,230 | 3 |
| RENAL CARE GROUP, INC., A FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NA COMPANY | $65,499 | 3 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD HOME, INC. | $64,000 | 1 |
| Asian Counseling and Referral Service | $63,066 | 1 |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | $62,494 | 21 |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES | $60,299 | 1 |
| NEWVUE PLASTIC SURGERY PC | N/A | 1 |
| QUALICENTERS INLAND NORTHWEST LLC, A FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE COMPANY | N/A | 1 |
| AEGIS SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLC | N/A | 2 |
| BAUTISTA ESMERALDA C. | N/A | 1 |
| LYNNWOOD HEALTH SERVIVES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| EVERGREEN TREATMENT SERVICE | N/A | 1 |
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Cardiologists · $630,174Surgeons, All Other · $460,127Emergency Medicine Physicians · $389,282Physicians, All Other · $228,228Chief Executives · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Registered Nurses make in Washington?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Washington is $72,592 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Washington earns 12.8% more than the national median of $64,355, or $63,344 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.