Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, OR
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$45.87/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Portland, OR is $45.87 per hour. This is 68% lower than the Oregon average of $76.94.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Portland, OR compared to State and National Averages
$45.87/hour
Portland, OR
14% higher than the US average.
$76.94/hour
Oregon
49% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Vancouver, Washington
$46/hour
This is equal to the Portland average
Fort Collins, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 26% lower than the Portland average of $45.87.
Aurora, Colorado
$38/hour
This is 21% lower than the Portland average of $45.87.
What cities in Oregon pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Portland, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Mcminnville, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Gresham, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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