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Psychiatric nurse pay in Washington

$122,543median posted offer#3 of 11 states for Psychiatric

Psychiatric nurses in Washington are being offered a median $122,543 a year across 9 live postings that state pay — 20% above the national Psychiatric median of $102,326. Updated October 26, 2026.

$123k median
10th percentile
$90k
25th percentile
$117k
75th percentile
$147k
90th percentile
$158k

Where does your pay sit in Psychiatric in Washington?

Checked against 9 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.

$123k median
10th percentile
$90k
25th percentile
$117k
75th percentile
$147k
90th percentile
$158k

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Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.

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Questions nurses ask

How much do Psychiatric nurses make in Washington?
Across 9 live Psychiatric postings in Washington that state pay, the median offer is $122,543 a year. The middle half runs $117,408–$146,600, and the top 10% start at $157,587.
Is Washington a good state for Psychiatric nurses?
On posted pay, Washington ranks #3 of 11 states for Psychiatric. The median there is 20% above the national Psychiatric median of $102,326. Pay is one axis — shift, ratios, and cost of living decide whether the job is worth it.