How Much Does an RN Make in Oregon in 2026?
Typical pay for RNs in Oregon, from federal wage data (May 2025), with pay by city, the ten-year trend, and how the state compares.
BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon · typical annual pay from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth
A typical RN in Oregon earns about $62.02 per hour ($129,010 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, the same pay comes to roughly $10,751 per month or $2,481 per week. Those monthly and weekly amounts are simple divisions of the yearly total rather than separately reported figures.
That annual figure sits 32% above the national figure of $97,550 for registered nurses. Among the 51 ranked states and territories, Oregon places 3rd for RN pay. About 39,730 registered nurses work in the state, so these figures rest on a sizable group of jobs.
RN pay in Oregon at a glance
- According to the latest government wage data (May 2025), a typical RN in Oregon earns $62.02 per hour, or $129,010 per year.
- Oregon pay runs 32% above the national figure of $97,550 a year, placing the state 3rd among 51 ranked states.
- Bend is the top-paying metro area in Oregon, where RNs earn a typical $135,010 per year, about 5% above the statewide figure.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $95,280 a year, while the top 10% of earners make over $155,010.
- Oregon RN pay has risen 51% over the past decade, up from $85,190 a year in 2015.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an RN make in Oregon?
RN pay by career stage in Oregon
| Career stage | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $95,280$45.81 an hour | $68,940$33.14 an hour |
| First years | $107,220$51.55 an hour | $80,330$38.62 an hour |
| Typical RN | $129,010$62.02 an hour | $97,550$46.90 an hour |
| Experienced | $134,420$64.63 an hour | $112,350$54.02 an hour |
| Top 10% | $155,010$74.52 an hour | $137,470$66.09 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · starting out is the 10th percentile, first years the 25th, typical the median, experienced the 75th, top 10% the 90th
RN pay by experience level in Oregon
Entry-level positions in Oregon typically offer around $45.81 per hour, or about $95,280 per year. That is the starting range for nurses new to the field or new to a hospital system. Within a few years, many nurses move up to around $51.55 per hour ($107,220 a year), and pay keeps climbing toward the typical $62.02.
Experienced RNs in Oregon often earn upwards of $64.63 per hour ($134,420 per year), and the top 10% of earners make over $74.52 per hour, or $155,010 a year. The gap between entry-level and top pay comes to $59,730 a year. Setting, years on the job, and the city worked in account for most of that distance.
RN pay growth in Oregon
Typical (median) annual wage for RNs in Oregon · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
Oregon RN pay stood at $85,190 a year in 2015. By 2025 it reached $129,010. That is a gain of $43,820 a year, a rise of 51% across the decade. The climb was steady, with the largest single-year jump landing between 2023 and 2024.
Nationally, registered nurse pay rose 45% over the same ten years, so Oregon ran a few points ahead of the country. For someone entering nursing in Oregon now, the record shows a decade of rising pay behind them. What happened over those years does not set what comes next.
RN salary by city in Oregon
Pay runs highest in Bend, where RNs earn a typical $135,010 per year ($64.91 per hour), about 5% above the statewide figure. Salem follows at $131,750, and Portland at $130,310, or $62.65 per hour. City figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city limits.
Grants Pass sits at the other end at $106,710 per year ($51.30 per hour), leaving a spread of $28,300 between the highest and lowest metro areas. Portland employs the most RNs by far, with 24,220 of them. Medford at $127,030 and Eugene at $113,720 fall in between. Higher-paying areas also tend to carry higher living costs.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Oregon | RNs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bend | $135,010 | $64.91 | +5% | 2,500 |
| 2 | Salem | $131,750 | $63.34 | +2% | 4,010 |
| 3 | Portland | $130,310 | $62.65 | +1% | 24,220 |
| 4 | Medford | $127,030 | $61.07 | -2% | 2,370 |
| 5 | Eugene metro incl. Springfield | $113,720 | $54.67 | -12% | 3,590 |
| 6 | Albany | $111,920 | $53.81 | -13% | 580 |
| 7 | Grants Pass | $106,710 | $51.30 | -17% | 540 |
Each row is one BLS metro area; cities that share a metro share its figures · BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon typical pay $129,010
How Oregon compares with nearby states
California pays more than Oregon, with a typical $140,270 a year, about 9% above the Oregon figure. Washington sits slightly lower at $124,200, roughly 4% below. Nevada, at $103,670, runs 20% under Oregon, and Idaho, at $92,460, runs 28% under. A nursing license held in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby one, though requirements vary.
| State | Typical pay | Vs Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $129,010 | baseline |
| California | $140,270 | +9% |
| Washington | $124,200 | -4% |
| Nevada | $103,670 | -20% |
| Idaho | $92,460 | -28% |
Bordering states, ranked by typical RN pay · BLS OES May 2025
Is Oregon a good state for RNs?
RNs in Oregon earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $129,010 a year, 32% above the national figure and the 3rd highest of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Oregon, about 20 are RN positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 22. RN jobs make up about the same share of the job market as they do across the country. Taken together, Oregon is one of the better-paying states for RNs.
Summary
Oregon RNs earn a typical $129,010 a year, up 51% from $85,190 in 2015, and the state ranks 3rd in the country for RN pay. For license requirements and renewal rules, check the Oregon State Board of Nursing page. For pay where you plan to work, the city pages carry local figures for Portland, Bend, Salem, Eugene, and the rest.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an RN make in Oregon?
- A typical registered nurse in Oregon earns about $62.02 per hour, which comes to $129,010 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $10,751 a month.
- How much does an RN make an hour in Oregon?
- Typical RN pay in Oregon is $62.02 per hour. Entry-level positions typically offer around $45.81 per hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $74.52 per hour.
- What is the starting pay for an RN in Oregon?
- Entry-level RN positions in Oregon typically offer around $45.81 per hour, or about $95,280 per year. Pay moves toward the typical $129,010 within a few years, and the gap between starting and top pay reaches $59,730.
- Which city in Oregon pays RNs the most?
- Bend pays Oregon RNs the most, at a typical $135,010 per year, or $64.91 per hour, about 5% above the statewide figure. Salem follows at $131,750. These figures cover each city's full metro area.
- Is RN pay in Oregon higher than the national rate?
- Yes. Oregon RNs earn a typical $129,010 a year against a national figure of $97,550, or $46.90 per hour. That puts Oregon 32% above the national rate and 3rd among the 51 ranked states.