Registered Nurses pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for registered nurses is $62.02 an hour ($129,010 a year). About 39,730 people work in this job there.
That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Oregon ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.81 | $95,280 |
| 25% of workers | $51.55 | $107,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.02 | $129,010 |
| 75% of workers | $64.63 | $134,420 |
| 90% of workers | $74.52 | $155,010 |
Registered Nurses pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | $135,010 | 2,500 |
| Salem | $131,750 | 4,010 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $130,310 | 24,220 |
| Medford | $127,030 | 2,370 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $113,720 | 3,590 |
| Albany | $111,920 | 580 |
| Grants Pass | $106,710 | 540 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $49,830 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $80,470 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $155,680 |
| Physician Assistants | $155,780 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $49,270 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $293,240 |
| Paramedics | $74,840 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
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