Registered Nurses Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $114,500 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $55.05
10th percentile $95,000
90th percentile $134,520
Employed locally 920
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,000
    25th
    $102,070
    50th (median)
    $114,500
    75th
    $126,510
    90th
    $134,520

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 151% Median Registered Nurses salary is 51% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $140,330
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $130,740
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    Bend, OR $130,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Records Specialists $62,130
    Pharmacists $144,880
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $71,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,900
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $63,970
    Physician Assistants $144,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Corvallis?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Corvallis, OR is $55.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.67 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Corvallis, OR is 22.3% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $95,000 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,070.