High-paying nursing jobs in Yakima

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 129 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $50,073 and $144,095 per year. Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Yakima, WA.

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Updated Nov 12, 2026
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Yakima, WA
Washington State
Job openings (Yakima)

Nurse Practitioner

Yakima

$144,095 per year

Washington State

$144,767 per year

Nurse

Yakima

$2,366 per week

Washington State

$2,383 per week

Registered Nurse

Yakima

$2,214 per week

Washington State

$1,957 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Yakima

$2,189 per week

Washington State

$2,039 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Yakima

$2,150 per week

Washington State

$2,141 per week

Travel Nurse

Yakima

$2,139 per week

Washington State

$2,134 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Yakima

$2,091 per week

Washington State

$2,065 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Yakima

$37.23 per hour

Washington State

$39.03 per hour

Registered Practical Nurse

Yakima

$36.54 per hour

Washington State

$42.13 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Yakima

$22.17 per hour

Washington State

$23.80 per hour

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