Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Oregon
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$61.18/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Oregon is $61.18 per hour. This is 29% higher than the US average of $43.42.
Last updated on April 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Oregon compared to National Averages
$61.18/hour
Oregon
29% higher than the US average.
$43.42/hour
United States
What cities in Oregon pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Portland, Oregon and Gresham, Oregon pay Medical Surgical Nurses the most, both averaging $46 per hour. Portland, Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Oregon average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — Portland, Oregon and Gresham, Oregon pay 25% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Gresham, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Oregon compare to nearby states?
California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Washington ($72) and Alaska ($54). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $89. For comparison, the Oregon average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — California pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $74 | $89 |
| Washington | $72 | $82 |
| Alaska | $54 | $56 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Idaho | $50 | $50 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
| Michigan | $36 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Oregon?
Only CoreMedical Group Perm reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Oregon average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 28% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $44 |
Last updated on April 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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