Nurse Practitioners Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $151,890 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $73.02
10th percentile $105,470
90th percentile $199,760
Employed locally 1,310
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,470
    25th
    $134,770
    50th (median)
    $151,890
    75th
    $167,430
    90th
    $199,760

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 161% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 61% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $166,610
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $159,930
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $158,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $152,790

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Portland, OR-WA is $73.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.50 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Portland, OR-WA is 17.6% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Portland?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $105,470 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,770.