Registered Nurses Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $127,980 +36.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.53
10th percentile $99,710
90th percentile $146,720
Employed locally 24,930
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,710
    25th
    $106,460
    50th (median)
    $127,980
    75th
    $132,240
    90th
    $146,720

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 135% Median Registered Nurses salary is 35% 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 Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Portland, OR-WA is $61.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.83 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Portland, OR-WA is 36.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $99,710 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,460.