How much does a registered nurse make in Oregon?
$129,000a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Oregon. That is $62.02 an hour or $10,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.02
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 39,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,280Median: $129,000Highest 10%: $155,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,280 | $45.81 | |
| 25th | $107,200 | $51.55 | |
| Median | $129,000 | $62.02 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.63 | |
| 90th | $155,000 | $74.52 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bend, OR | $135,000 |
| Salem, OR | $131,800 |
| Portland, OR | $130,300 |
| Medford, OR | $127,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $113,700 |
| Albany, OR | $111,900 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $106,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 1. California | $140,300 |
| 2. Hawaii | $136,300 |
| 3. Oregon | $129,000 |
| 4. Washington | $124,200 |
| 5. Alaska | $109,500 |
| 6. New York | $109,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $62.02 ($129,000 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $129,000 against $97,550 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Oregon rank for registered nurse pay?
Oregon ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays registered nurses the most?
Bend, OR, with a median of $135,000 a year.
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.