Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, OR
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$43.07/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Salem, OR is $43.07 per hour. This is 82% lower than the Oregon average of $78.18.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Salem, OR compared to State and National Averages
$43.07/hour
Salem, OR
10% lower than the US average.
$78.18/hour
Oregon
40% higher than the US average.
$47.17/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Portland, Oregon
$46/hour
This is 6% higher than the Salem average of $43.07.
Boise City, Idaho
$50/hour
This is 13% higher than the Salem average of $43.07.
Burbank, California
$68/hour
This is 36% higher than the Salem average of $43.07.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Salem?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on April 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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