Average Registered Nurse Salary in Oregon
Registered nurses in Oregon earn an average of $98,630 per year (or $47.42 per hour).
Oregon registered nurses earn 19% higher than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Oregon
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $127,680 | $61 |
| 75th Percentile | $107,270 | $51 |
| Median | $99,410 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $81,700 | $39 |
80% of Oregon RNs earn between $76,180 and $127,680.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Oregon
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Oregon RNs earn about $96,130 per year. Cost-of-living in Oregon is 2% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Oregon?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $225,560 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,190 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $122,880 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,420 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $90,470 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,090 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $45,240 per year |
At a $98,630 average annual salary, RNs in Oregon tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($225,560), nurse practitioners ($128,190), and nurse midwives ($122,880). They tend to earn more than dental hygienists ($94,420), physical therapists ($90,470), licensed practical nurses ($60,090), and pharmacy technicians ($45,240).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data
