Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oregon | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $129,010 | $98,331 | +31% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.02 | $47.27 | +31% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $124,768.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $94,677 | $71,500 | $115,500 | 132 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Oregon is $129,010, or about $62.02 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Oregon is +31% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Oregon typically earn from $71,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 39,730 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $129,010, Oregon offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.