Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, OR
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$45.87/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Portland, OR is $45.87 per hour. This is 34% lower than the Oregon average of $61.48.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Portland, OR compared to State and National Averages
$45.87/hour
Portland, OR
11% lower than the US average.
$61.48/hour
Oregon
17% higher than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Idaho Falls, Idaho
$48/hour
This is 3% higher than the Portland average of $45.87.
Salt Lake City, Utah
$47/hour
This is 3% higher than the Portland average of $45.87.
Las Vegas, Nevada
$70/hour
This is 34% higher than the Portland average of $45.87.
What cities in Oregon pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Portland, Oregon and Gresham, Oregon pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, both averaging $46 per hour. Portland, Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Portland, OR average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour, roughly in line with Portland, Oregon and Gresham, Oregon.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Gresham, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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