Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Oregon
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$44.69/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Oregon is $44.69 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $48.91.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Oregon compared to National Averages
$44.69/hour
Oregon
9% lower than the US average.
$48.91/hour
United States
What cities in Oregon pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Hillsboro, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, and Mcminnville, Oregon pay Registered Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $46 per hour. Hillsboro, Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Oregon average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Hillsboro, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, and Mcminnville, Oregon pay 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Portland, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Mcminnville, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
| Gresham, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Oregon?
OR - Operating Room earns the most among Nursing specialties in Oregon, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Labor and Delivery ($69). Labor and Delivery has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $90. For comparison, the Oregon average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — OR - Operating Room earns 63% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR - Operating Room | $73 | $85 |
| Labor and Delivery | $69 | $90 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Oregon compare to nearby states?
California pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and Idaho ($48). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Oregon average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — California pays 83% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82 | $100 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Idaho | $48 | $52 |
| Arizona | $48 | $60 |
| Michigan | $44 | $48 |
| Utah | $42 | $45 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Oregon?
Adventist Health pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($44). Adventist Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $66. For comparison, the Oregon average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Adventist Health pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | $62 | $66 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $44 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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- Adventist Health
- The Dalles, OR
$53-78/hour
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- Portland, OR
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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Adventist Health
- Portland, OR
$54-77/hour
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- Adventist Health
- Portland, OR
$52-77/hour
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