Average Registered Nurse Salary

$63.90/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Oregon is $63.90 per hour. This is 29% higher than the US average of $45.37.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Oregon compared to National Averages

$63.90/hour

Oregon

29% higher than the US average.

$45.37/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 $64 per hour — Hillsboro, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, and Mcminnville, Oregon pay 28% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 $64 per hour — OR - Operating Room earns 14% more.

SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 $79 per hour, followed by Nevada ($70) and Washington ($59). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $98. For comparison, the Oregon average for Registered Nurses is $64 per hour — California pays 24% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
California$79$98
Nevada$70$77
Washington$59$73
Alaska$56$59
Idaho$48$52
Arizona$48$53
Utah$44$50
Michigan$40$48
Montana$33$44
Wyoming$33$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Oregon?

Adventist Health pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Pennant Services ($56) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($44). Adventist Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $68. For comparison, the Oregon average for Registered Nurses is $64 per hour — Adventist Health pays 3% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Adventist Health$66$68
Pennant Services$56$58
CoreMedical Group Perm$44$44

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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