Washington Median
$156,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$75.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+18% vs US median
US median $132,300
State Rank
#3 of 51
6,700 employed here
How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Washington?
Nurse Practitioners in Washington take home a median of $156,100 annually — roughly $75.05 an hour — which runs 18% above the national median of $132,300.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $122,420 while the top 10% make $187,240 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $129,670 and $169,500 a year.
Nurse Practitioner salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $122,420 | $58.86 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $129,670 | $62.34 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $156,100 | $75.05 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $169,500 | $81.49 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $187,240 | $90.02 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories for Nurse Practitioner pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nurse Practitioner salary in other states
California $168,520New Jersey $159,310Oregon $155,680Alaska $155,170New York $153,510Massachusetts $142,440Nevada $140,670Connecticut $138,470New Hampshire $137,550New Mexico $137,520Montana $137,210Rhode Island $135,970District of Columbia $135,880Hawaii $135,570Vermont $134,740Arizona $134,420Oklahoma $133,390Minnesota $133,260Colorado $132,930Idaho $132,540Wyoming $132,200Nebraska $132,130Wisconsin $131,980Texas $131,670Michigan $131,450Maryland $131,110Delaware $131,040Utah $130,920Illinois $130,680Maine $130,260Iowa $130,160Pennsylvania $130,140North Dakota $130,070Missouri $129,930Florida $129,510Georgia $129,430North Carolina $128,990South Dakota $128,840Indiana $128,830Virginia $127,810West Virginia $127,320Kansas $126,650Arkansas $125,660Louisiana $125,600Ohio $124,870Mississippi $124,730South Carolina $123,290Kentucky $122,870Tennessee $117,590Alabama $105,750
Working as a Nurse Practitioner in Washington
Nationally, about 323,000 people work as Nurse Practitioners in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Washington pay ($156,100) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Washington?
The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Washington is $156,100 per year, or about $75.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $122,420 at the entry level to $187,240 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Nurse Practitioners about 18% more than the national median of $132,300. Washington ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Nurse Practitioners?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $156,100 a year. About 6,700 Nurse Practitioners are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.