Registered Nurses pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for registered nurses is $62.65 an hour ($130,310 a year). About 24,220 people work in this job there.
That is 34% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is about the same as the Oregon median ($129,010).
Pay range for registered nurses in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.72 | $97,180 |
| 25% of workers | $52.06 | $108,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.65 | $130,310 |
| 75% of workers | $65.61 | $136,460 |
| 90% of workers | $74.83 | $155,650 |
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 (this page) | $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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $50,350 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $83,510 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $158,890 |
| Physician Assistants | $163,810 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $52,010 |
| Pharmacists | $168,830 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,250 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $107,650 |
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