Average NICU Nurse Salary in Seattle

NICU nurses in Seattle earn an average of $97,782 per year (or $47.01 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$80,731
Seattle, WA
21% higher than the national average
$97,782
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Seattle NICU nurses earn 21% higher than the national average salary for NICU nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).

NICU nurse salary range in Seattle, WA

10%
$76,307
MEDIAN
$97,506
90%
$125,656
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $125,656 $60
75th Percentile $118,311 $56
Median $97,506 $46
25th Percentile $78,011 $37

80% of Seattle NICU nurses earn between $76,307 and $125,656.

Cost-of-living adjusted NICU nurse salary in Seattle

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Seattle, WA
$87,305
Overall Average
Seattle, WA
$97,782

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Seattle NICU nurses earn about $87,305 per year. Cost-of-living in Seattle is 12% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

How much do other nurses get paid in Seattle, WA?

Cath Lab Nurse $107,967 per year
Float Pool Nurse $107,967 per year
Quality Assurance Nurse $107,458 per year
Occupational Health Nurse $106,114 per year
Primary Care Nurse $105,930 per year
Infectious Disease Nurse $105,930 per year
Infection Control Nurse $105,930 per year
Nurse Manager $105,421 per year
Clinical Informatics Nurse $104,402 per year
Nurse Educator $103,893 per year

At a $97,782 average annual salary, NICU nurses in Seattle tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($107,967), float pool nurses ($107,967), quality assurance nurses ($107,458), occupational health nurses ($106,114), primary care nurses ($105,930), infectious disease nurses ($105,930), infection control nurses ($105,930), nurse managers ($105,421), clinical informatics nurses ($104,402), and nurse educators ($103,893).

More about NICU nurses

NICU or neonatal nurses provide round-the-clock care for newborn infants who face a variety of medical issues right after birth. This list of medical conditions include premature birth, low birthweight and congential disabilities.

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