High-paying nursing jobs in Tacoma

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 834 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $53,698 and $152,604 per year. Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Tacoma, WA.

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Updated Oct 09, 2026
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Tacoma, WA
Washington State
Job openings (Tacoma)

Nurse Practitioner

Tacoma

$152,066 per year

Washington State

$144,705 per year

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Tacoma

$2,792 per week

Washington State

$2,525 per week

Advanced Practice Provider

Tacoma

$142,999 per year

Washington State

$141,717 per year

Registered Nurse - Icu

Tacoma

$2,292 per week

Washington State

$2,169 per week

Travel Nurse

Tacoma

$2,141 per week

Washington State

$2,104 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Tacoma

$2,139 per week

Washington State

$2,129 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Tacoma

$2,072 per week

Washington State

$2,036 per week

Registered Nurse

Tacoma

$50.48 per hour

Washington State

$49.80 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tacoma

$39.00 per hour

Washington State

$39.02 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Tacoma

$23.77 per hour

Washington State

$23.71 per hour

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