salary$128,260 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,890per year
Jobs in the area39,900people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Seattle?
OK. Rent of $2,273 a month takes 21.3% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Seattle, WA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $128,260 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $99,020 and $163,890.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Seattle?
Typical rent of $2,273 a month takes 21.3% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.