How much does a Correctional Nurse make in WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Washington is $70,399. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,834 to $79,345, with most professionals earning between $57,857 and $87,490.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $57,857 WA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $63,834 WA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $70,399 WA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $79,345 WA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $87,490 WA March 01, 2025
25% $63,834 10% $57,857 90% $87,490 75% $79,345 $70,399 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $68,048 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $67,003 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $66,089 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $68,048 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $66,611 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $66,089 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $70,464 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $66,089 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $68,048 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $67,395 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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