Average Oncology Nurse Salary in Washington

Oncology nurses in Washington earn an average of $94,450 per year (or $45.41 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Washington
11% higher than the national average
$94,450
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Washington oncology nurses earn 11% higher than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Oncology nurse salary range in Washington

10%
$73,371
MEDIAN
$96,064
90%
$126,118
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $126,118 $60
75th Percentile $102,236 $49
Median $96,064 $46
25th Percentile $77,244 $37

80% of Washington oncology nurses earn between $73,371 and $126,118.

Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in Washington

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Washington
$87,942
Overall Average
Washington
$94,450

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Washington oncology nurses earn about $87,942 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 oncology nurses

Seattle, WA $98,372 per year

Washington nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where oncology nurses are paid the highest is Seattle, where the average oncology nurses salary is $98,372 and 35,070 registered nurses are currently employed.

Oncology nurses salaries in other states

California $125,506 per year
Oregon $96,733 per year
Massachusetts $102,835 per year
New York $93,320 per year
Nevada $96,092 per year
New Jersey $92,747 per year
Connecticut $95,820 per year
Minnesota $93,966 per year
Maryland $84,813 per year
Arizona $82,309 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
Occupational Health Nurse $101,882 per year
Primary Care Nurse $101,706 per year
Infectious Disease Nurse $101,706 per year
Infection Control Nurse $101,706 per year
Nurse Manager $101,217 per year
Clinical Informatics Nurse $100,239 per year
Nurse Educator $99,750 per year

At a $94,450 average annual salary, oncology nurses in Washington tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($103,662), float pool nurses ($103,662), quality assurance nurses ($103,173), occupational health nurses ($101,882), primary care nurses ($101,706), infectious disease nurses ($101,706), infection control nurses ($101,706), nurse managers ($101,217), clinical informatics nurses ($100,239), and nurse educators ($99,750).

More about oncology nurses

An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.

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