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Average Occupational Health Nurse Salary in Washington

Occupational health nurses in Washington earn an average of $101,882 per year (or $48.98 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Washington
20% higher than the national average
$101,882
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Washington occupational health nurses earn 20% higher than the national average salary for occupational health nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

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Occupational health nurse salary range in Washington

10%
$79,144
MEDIAN
$103,624
90%
$136,043
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $136,043 $65
75th Percentile $110,281 $53
Median $103,624 $49
25th Percentile $83,322 $40

80% of Washington occupational health nurses earn between $79,144 and $136,043.

Cost-of-living adjusted occupational health nurse salary in Washington

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Washington
$94,862
Overall Average
Washington
$101,882

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Washington occupational health nurses earn about $94,862 per year. Cost-of-living in Washington is 7% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Washington for occupational health nurses

Seattle, WA $106,114 per year

Washington nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where occupational health nurses are paid the highest is Seattle, where the average occupational health nurses salary is $106,114 and 35,070 registered nurses are currently employed.

Occupational health nurses salaries in other states

California $107,914 per year
Massachusetts $90,188 per year
New York $83,988 per year
Maryland $83,248 per year
Arizona $81,600 per year
Colorado $78,570 per year
Texas $81,546 per year
Illinois $76,996 per year
Virginia $80,514 per year
Pennsylvania $88,975 per year

How much do other nurses get paid in Washington?

Cath Lab Nurse $103,662 per year
Float Pool Nurse $103,662 per year
Quality Assurance Nurse $103,173 per year
Infectious Disease Nurse $101,706 per year
Infection Control Nurse $101,706 per year
Primary Care Nurse $101,706 per year
Nurse Manager $101,217 per year
Clinical Informatics Nurse $100,239 per year
Nurse Educator $99,750 per year
Aesthetic Nurse $99,750 per year

At a $101,882 average annual salary, occupational health nurses in Washington tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($103,662), float pool nurses ($103,662), and quality assurance nurses ($103,173). They tend to earn more than infectious disease nurses ($101,706), infection control nurses ($101,706), primary care nurses ($101,706), nurse managers ($101,217), clinical informatics nurses ($100,239), nurse educators ($99,750), and aesthetic nurses ($99,750).

More about occupational health nurses

An occupational health nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to individuals who are dealing with work-related health issues. They work in a variety of settings, including workplaces, clinics, and hospitals, and provide care to people of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to workers and their families, conducting health assessments and screenings, and providing care and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses. They may also be involved in developing and implementing workplace health and safety programs, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health