OR · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1141

Registered Nurses Salary in Oregon

Median Annual Salary $123,990 +32% above national average (national: $93,600)
$120,470Mean Annual
$60Median Hourly
39,900Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$123,990
$95,040
10th pct.
$143,410
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$95,040$45.69
25th percentile$105,460$50.70
50th percentile (median)$123,990$59.61
75th percentile$130,800$62.89
90th percentile (top earners)$143,410$68.95
Mean (average)$120,470$57.92

How Oregon Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Oregon
Oregon (current) $123,990
California $140,330 +13%
Hawaii $136,320 +10%
Washington $112,180 -10%
Alaska $110,690 -11%
New York $105,600 -15%
District of Columbia $104,550 -16%
New Jersey $102,730 -17%
Nevada $101,990 -18%

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Related Occupations in Oregon

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Managers, All Other $124,190 6,920
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $123,500 1,350
Industrial Engineers $124,560 5,950
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $123,180 1,300
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $124,890 4,250
Engineers, All Other $125,920 2,540

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Oregon?

The mean registered nurses salary in Oregon is $120,470 per year. The median (middle) salary is $123,990 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurses in Oregon?

Entry-level registered nursess (10th percentile) in Oregon typically earn around $95,040 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $105,460 per year.

What is the highest Registered Nurses salary in Oregon?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Oregon make approximately $143,410 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $130,800 per year.

How does the Oregon Registered Nurses salary compare to the national average?

The median registered nurses salary in Oregon is $123,990, which is +32% above national average of $93,600.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes