How much does a nurse practitioner make in Salem?
$162,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $78.17 an hour or $13,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.17
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $129,800Median: $162,600Highest 10%: $196,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $129,800 | $62.39 | |
| 25th | $139,400 | $67.01 | |
| Median | $162,600 | $78.17 | |
| 75th | $172,000 | $82.69 | |
| 90th | $196,900 | $94.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Bend, OR | $159,100 |
| Portland, OR | $158,900 |
| Medford, OR | $155,600 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $148,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $145,600 |
| Corvallis, OR | $136,700 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
| Veterinarian | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $78.17 ($162,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $162,600 against $132,300 nationally, 23% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $155,700, so Salem pays 4% more.
Where does Salem rank for nurse practitioner pay?
22 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $129,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,900 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.