Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Seattle, WA

Q: What cities in Washington pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Bellevue is currently the highest paying city in Washington for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $89/hr. This is 20% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Washington. Other top paying cities include Seattle, paying up to $77/hr, Vancouver, paying up to $60/hr, and Gig Harbor, paying up to $59/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$58.23/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Seattle, WA is $58.23 per hour. This is 22% lower than the Washington average of $70.83.

Last updated on April 2, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Seattle, WA compared to State and National Averages

$58.23/hour

Seattle, WA

22% higher than the US average.

$70.83/hour

Washington

36% higher than the US average.

$45.68/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Seattle Compare to Other Cities

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Portland, Oregon

$72/hour

This is 14% higher than the Seattle average of $61.42.

Hillsboro, Oregon

$67/hour

This is 9% higher than the Seattle average of $61.42.

Salem, Oregon

$43/hour

This is 43% lower than the Seattle average of $61.42.

What cities in Washington pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Bellevue, Washington	$72	$89
Seattle, Washington	$61	$77
Vancouver, Washington	$46	$60
Issaquah, Washington	$44	$59
Renton, Washington	$44	$59

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Seattle?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kaiser Permanente	$55	$60

Last updated on April 2, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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