Registered Nurse Jobs in Washington
Across 104 live Registered Nurse listings in Washington, median advertised pay is $130K (75th percentile $166K), based on the 74 that state a salary; Washington ranks 3rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Kaiser Permanente (10), Providence (7), Prisma Health (6).
104+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 1, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 74 roles pay ~$130k median with 4.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
74 jobs · 44 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
74 jobs · 44 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Assistant Director of Nursing - Full Time
Cascadia Senior LivingBainbridge Island, WA
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Registered Nurse Pay in Washington: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in Washington today, then Washington against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 104
- Live median
- $130k
- 75th $166k · n=74
- 12-mo median
- $115k
- Pay rank
- #3 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #10
- 12-mo postings
- 338
Registered Nurse roles in Washington advertise $22k above the $93k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $125k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs WA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (this page) | $115k | — | 4.5/10 | 338 |
| Hawaii#1 | $125k | +$9k | 5.1/10 | 42 |
| California#2 | $120k | +$4k | 4.4/10 | 1373 |
| Wyoming#4 | $114k | −$1k | 4.4/10 | 36 |
| Alaska#5 | $114k | −$2k | 4.1/10 | 73 |
| Oregonborders | $111k | −$4k | 4.4/10 | 209 |
| Massachusetts#7 | $106k | −$10k | 4.4/10 | 743 |
| Idahoborders | $96k | −$20k | 4.3/10 | 91 |
“borders” = shares a border with Washington; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 1, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Kaiser Permanente (10), Providence (7), Prisma Health (6)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 11% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment (of 104 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Washington.
How much do registered nurses earn in Washington?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Washington right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Cascadia Senior Living, Lifepoint Health, Avalon Health Care, Island Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Washington are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 104 registered nurses positions in Washington listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Washington
Kaiser Permanente10 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Providence7 open roles here · WLB 44/100
Prisma Health6 open roles here · WLB 52/100
University of Washington6 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Cardiac Study Center4 open roles here · WLB 75/100UnitedHealth Group4 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Envision Hospice3 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Lifepoint Health3 open roles here · WLB 63/100