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Registered nurse salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$52.76
18%
above national average
Average $52.76
Low $38.27
High $72.74

The average salary for a registered nurse is $52.76 per hour in Seattle, WA and $17,875 overtime per year.682 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Registered Nurse job openings in Seattle, WA

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Registered Nurse-Heme/Heme Mal...
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center3.9out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$47.64 - $88.19 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
First Source LLC
 
$239,200per year
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Acute
 
$208,000per year
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co...
 
$206,960per year
Nationwide
 
$202,800per year
Health Pros Northwest, Inc.
 
$179,400per year
Medical Edge Recruitment
 
$178,880per year

Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Seattle, WA

  1. Everett, WA
    $59.05 per hour
  2. Puyallup, WA
    $56.23 per hour
  3. Seattle, WA
    $52.76 per hour
  4. Tacoma, WA
    $50.97 per hour
  5. Bremerton, WA
    $49.16 per hour

Where can a Registered Nurse earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in Seattle, WA?

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