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Registered Nurse Salary in Washington (2026)
$59.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,157/year ($8,013/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $89,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 69,260 Registered Nurse jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Registered Nurse salary of $124,200 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 $96,157 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $124,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,542 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,501 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,157 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,013 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Washington?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Washington is $124,200 per year ($59.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,100 and $134,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Washington?
- On the median salary of $124,200, a single filer in Washington takes home about $96,157 per year ($8,013 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 69,260 Registered Nurse 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.