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 794 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $54,305 and $154,925 per year. Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner are among the most popular high-paying roles in Tacoma, WA.

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Updated Nov 11, 2026
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Tacoma, WA
Washington State
Job openings (Tacoma)

Advanced Practice Provider

Tacoma

$154,925 per year

Washington State

$145,490 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Tacoma

$152,446 per year

Washington State

$144,587 per year

Registered Nurse - Icu

Tacoma

$2,390 per week

Washington State

$2,200 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Tacoma

$2,259 per week

Washington State

$2,061 per week

Travel Nurse

Tacoma

$2,218 per week

Washington State

$2,131 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Tacoma

$2,167 per week

Washington State

$2,142 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Tacoma

$2,138 per week

Washington State

$2,041 per week

Registered Nurse

Tacoma

$50.99 per hour

Washington State

$50.11 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tacoma

$39.31 per hour

Washington State

$39.00 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Tacoma

$24.04 per hour

Washington State

$23.78 per hour

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