How Much Does an NP Make in Albany, OR in 2026?
Typical pay for NPs in Albany, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Oregon.
BLS OES May 2025 · Albany metro area
A typical NP in Albany, Oregon earns $69.00 per hour, or $143,510 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $11,959 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $132,370, and the top 10% of earners make over $187,000.
That pay is 8% below the Oregon figure of $155,680 and 8% above the national figure of $132,300. Albany ranks 7th of 8 metro areas in Oregon for NP pay. About 40 NPs work in the Albany area.
NP pay in Albany at a glance
- Typical pay is $69.00 an hour, or $143,510 a year.
- That is 8% below the Oregon figure, ranking 7th of 8 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $132,370; the top 10% make over $187,000.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an NP make in Albany?
Pay in Albany runs from entry-level positions at around $63.64 an hour to more than $89.90 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Oregon and national figures.
NP pay by career stage in Albany
| Career stage | Albany | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $132,370$63.64 an hour | $124,660$59.93 an hour | $101,340$48.72 an hour |
| First years | $139,940$67.28 an hour | $134,840$64.83 an hour | $117,990$56.73 an hour |
| Typical NP | $143,510$69.00 an hour | $155,680$74.85 an hour | $132,300$63.61 an hour |
| Experienced | $165,310$79.48 an hour | $168,700$81.11 an hour | $156,700$75.34 an hour |
| Top 10% | $187,000$89.90 an hour | $194,070$93.30 an hour | $174,420$83.86 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Albany area as BLS defines it
How Albany compares with other Oregon cities
Salem pays NPs the most in Oregon at $162,600 a year, $19,090 more than Albany. The lowest-paying area in the state is Corvallis at $136,650.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Albany | NPs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem | $162,600 | $78.17 | +13% | 320 |
| 2 | Bend | $159,100 | $76.49 | +11% | 190 |
| 3 | Portland | $158,890 | $76.39 | +11% | 1,390 |
| 4 | Medford | $155,580 | $74.80 | +8% | 200 |
| 5 | Grants Pass | $148,160 | $71.23 | +3% | 50 |
| 6 | Springfield metro incl. Eugene | $145,550 | $69.98 | +1% | 290 |
| 7 | Albany | $143,510 | $69.00 | this city | 40 |
| 8 | Corvallis | $136,650 | $65.70 | -5% | 60 |
Every metro area in Oregon with NP wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon typical pay $155,680
Is Albany a good place to work as an NP?
NPs in Albany earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $143,510 a year, 8% above the national figure. For every 1,000 jobs in the Albany area, about 0.8 are NP positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 2.2. That makes NPs a smaller part of the local job market than usual, so employers draw from a smaller pool of qualified candidates.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an NP make in Albany, OR?
- A typical NP in Albany earns $143,510 a year, or $69.00 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $132,370 and the top 10% earn over $187,000.
- How much does an NP make an hour in Albany?
- Typical hourly pay for NPs in Albany is $69.00. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $63.64, and the top 10% earn over $89.90 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an NP in Albany?
- Entry-level NP positions in Albany typically offer around $63.64 an hour, or $132,370 a year.
- Is NP pay in Albany higher than in the rest of Oregon?
- Albany pay is 8% below the Oregon figure of $155,680 a year, ranking 7th of 8 metro areas in the state. Salem pays the most in Oregon at $162,600.