Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Washington
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$68.67/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Washington is $68.67 per hour. This is 38% higher than the US average of $42.58.
Last updated on February 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Washington compared to National Averages
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Washington compared to National Averages
$68.67/hour
Washington
38% higher than the US average.
$42.58/hour
United States
What cities in Washington pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
What cities in Washington pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Tacoma, Washington | $70 | $89 |
Seattle, Washington | $66 | $90 |
Vancouver, Washington | $46 | $60 |
Gig Harbor, Washington | $44 | $59 |
Issaquah, Washington | $44 | $59 |
Renton, Washington | $44 | $59 |
Snoqualmie, Washington | $44 | $59 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Washington compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Washington compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
California | $77 | $98 |
Oregon | $59 | $67 |
Idaho | $50 | $50 |
Colorado | $49 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Washington?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Washington?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Seattle Children's | $69 | $69 |
Valley Medical Center | $64 | $64 |
Core Medical-Perm | $51 | $51 |
Lifepoint Health | $50 | $55 |
Kaiser Permanente | $47 | $60 |
Last updated on February 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Tacoma, WA
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- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Tacoma, WA
$37-60/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Kaiser Permanente
- Seattle, WA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$42-77/hour
Posted 6 hours ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Kaiser Permanente
- Seattle, WA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$42-77/hour
Posted 6 hours ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Valley Medical Center
- Renton, WA
$45-82/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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