How much does a Registered Nurses make per hour in Central Oregon?

Registered Nurses Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $107,250 +14.6% vs national

Median hourly $51.56

10th percentile $90,020

90th percentile $134,120

Employed locally 970

National median $93,600

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Registered Nurses

Central Oregon

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$90,020

25th

$101,390

50th (median)

$107,250

75th

$127,870

90th

$134,120

Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

Metro area	Median salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$208,940
Vallejo, CA	$192,470
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$188,020
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$178,900
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$172,390
Modesto, CA	$169,460

Related occupations in Central Oregon

Occupation	Median salary
Pharmacy Technicians	$48,370
Pharmacists	$159,180
Medical Records Specialists	$53,600
Dental Hygienists	$96,190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$73,200
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$79,790

Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Central Oregon?

The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Central Oregon is $51.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.82 or more per hour.

Is Central Oregon above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

The median Registered Nurses salary in Central Oregon is 14.6% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Central Oregon?

Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $90,020 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,390.