How much does a nurse practitioner make in Portland?
$158,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $76.39 an hour or $13,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.39
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $130,300Median: $158,900Highest 10%: $200,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $130,300 | $62.63 | |
| 25th | $140,000 | $67.32 | |
| Median | $158,900 | $76.39 | |
| 75th | $170,700 | $82.05 | |
| 90th | $200,700 | $96.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Salem, OR | $162,600 |
| Bend, OR | $159,100 |
| Medford, OR | $155,600 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $148,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $145,600 |
| Corvallis, OR | $136,700 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $76.39 ($158,900 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $158,900 against $132,300 nationally, 20% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $155,700, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for nurse practitioner pay?
29 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $130,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.