Registered Nurse salary in Oregon
What registered nurses earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$129,010$62.02 per hour
vs U.S.+32%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$107,220 – $134,420Top 10%: $155,010+
Jobs39,7300.93× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse 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 | $130,310 | $62.65 | 24,220 |
| Salem, OR | $131,750 | $63.34 | 4,010 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $113,720 | $54.67 | 3,590 |
| Bend, OR | $135,010 | $64.91 | 2,500 |
| Medford, OR | $127,030 | $61.07 | 2,370 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $110,690 | $53.22 | 2,340 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $114,060 | $54.84 | 1,190 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $123,350 | $59.30 | 930 |
| Albany, OR | $111,920 | $53.81 | 580 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $106,710 | $51.30 | 540 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oregon
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
California · $140,270 Hawaii · $136,320 Washington · $124,200 Alaska · $109,480 New York · $109,440 New Jersey · $106,500
Other healthcare salaries in Oregon
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $44,410 Nursing Assistants · $49,830 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 registered nurse make in Oregon?
Registered Nurses in Oregon earned a median of $129,010 a year ($62.02 an hour) in May 2025, 32% more than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $107,220 to $134,420.
Where in Oregon do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Bend, OR at $135,010.
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.