How much does a registered nurse make in Salem?
$131,800a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $63.34 an hour or $10,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.34
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,200Median: $131,800Highest 10%: $158,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,200 | $48.64 | |
| 25th | $109,900 | $52.82 | |
| Median | $131,800 | $63.34 | |
| 75th | $132,900 | $63.91 | |
| 90th | $158,000 | $75.95 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Bend, OR | $135,000 |
| Portland, OR | $130,300 |
| Medford, OR | $127,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $113,700 |
| Albany, OR | $111,900 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $106,700 |
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 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Veterinarian | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $63.34 ($131,800 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $131,800 against $97,550 nationally, 35% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $129,000, so Salem pays 2% more.
Where does Salem rank for registered nurse pay?
20 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,000 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.