How much does a nursing assistant make in Portland?
$50,350a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.21 an hour or $4,196 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.21
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 8,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,980Median: $50,350Highest 10%: $61,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 25th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| 75th | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 90th | $61,170 | $29.41 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Bend, OR | $50,080 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,770 |
| Salem, OR | $48,840 |
| Corvallis, OR | $48,830 |
| Albany, OR | $48,550 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,320 |
| Medford, OR | $47,890 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $84,730 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,640 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,690 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,890 |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 |
| Phlebotomist | $51,680 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $51,000 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,670 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,370 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.21 ($50,350 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $50,350 against $42,260 nationally, 19% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,830, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for nursing assistant pay?
5 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,170 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.