Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, OR
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$43.07/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Salem, OR is $43.07 per hour. This is 77% lower than the Oregon average of $76.30.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Salem, OR compared to State and National Averages
$43.07/hour
Salem, OR
8% higher than the US average.
$76.30/hour
Oregon
48% higher than the US average.
$39.79/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Wichita, Kansas
$28/hour
This is 56% lower than the Salem average of $43.07.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 14% higher than the Salem average of $43.07.
Nashville, Tennessee
$32/hour
This is 35% lower than the Salem average of $43.07.
What cities in Oregon pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, Oregon | $74 | $74 |
| Hillsboro, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Gresham, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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