How much does a registered nurse make in Portland?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $62.65 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.65
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 24,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,180Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $155,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,180 | $46.72 | |
| 25th | $108,300 | $52.06 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.65 | |
| 75th | $136,500 | $65.61 | |
| 90th | $155,700 | $74.83 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Bend, OR | $135,000 |
| Salem, OR | $131,800 |
| Medford, OR | $127,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $113,700 |
| Albany, OR | $111,900 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $106,700 |
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 registered nurse make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $62.65 ($130,300 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $130,300 against $97,550 nationally, 34% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $129,000, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for registered nurse pay?
23 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,700 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.