Nurse Practitioner Salary in Washington: $156,100 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Washington earn a median of $156,100 per year — $75.05 an hour — $23,800 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #3 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Washington NPs earn between $122,420 and $187,240. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Washington NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Washington NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Washington
The median NP in Washington out-earns the median RN by $31,900 per year (26%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Washington With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Washington side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Washington | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $156,100 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $75.05/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $122,420 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $169,500 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $187,240 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 6,700 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Washington’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Washington?
NPs in Washington earn a median of $156,100 per year — $75.05 per hour — $23,800 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Washington #3 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Washington?
The median NP in Washington earns $156,100 versus $124,200 for the median RN — a difference of $31,900 per year (26%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Washington?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Washington, the 10th percentile is $122,420 and the 25th percentile is $129,670. Most NPs move toward the $156,100 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Washington?
6,700 nurse practitioners are employed in Washington per the BLS May 2025 estimates.