Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, OR
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$35.32/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Portland, OR is $35.32 per hour. This is equal to the Oregon average
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Portland, OR compared to State and National Averages
$35.32/hour
Portland, OR
12% lower than the US average.
$35.17/hour
Oregon
13% lower than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric 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 Psychiatric 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 May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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