Nursing Assistant salary in Oregon
What nursing assistants earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,830$23.96 per hour
vs U.S.+18%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$47,480 – $59,080Top 10%: $61,310+
Jobs14,8000.81× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Oregon cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50,350 | $24.21 | 8,890 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $48,320 | $23.23 | 1,540 |
| Salem, OR | $48,840 | $23.48 | 1,390 |
| Medford, OR | $47,890 | $23.02 | 1,000 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $48,530 | $23.33 | 960 |
| Bend, OR | $50,080 | $24.08 | 620 |
| Albany, OR | $48,550 | $23.34 | 530 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $47,100 | $22.65 | 440 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $47,730 | $22.95 | 440 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,770 | $23.93 | 420 |
| Corvallis, OR | $48,830 | $23.48 | 340 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oregon
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130
Other healthcare salaries in Oregon
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $44,410 Registered Nurses · $129,010 Medical Assistants · $50,410 Dental Assistants · $59,490 Pharmacy Technicians · $54,900 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,470 Physicians, All Other · $347,180 Dental Hygienists · $122,080 Pharmacists · $165,960 Physical Therapists · $103,510 Nurse Practitioners · $155,680 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $102,290
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Oregon?
Nursing Assistants in Oregon earned a median of $49,830 a year ($23.96 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $47,480 to $59,080.
Where in Oregon do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $50,350.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.