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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Washington (2026)
$75.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $117,960/year ($9,830/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $122,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $156,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $187,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,700 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $156,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $117,960 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $156,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,198 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,942 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $117,960 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Washington?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Washington is $156,100 per year ($75.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,670 and $169,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Washington?
- On the median salary of $156,100, a single filer in Washington takes home about $117,960 per year ($9,830 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,700 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.