Nurse Practitioner Salary in Oregon: $155,680 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Oregon earn a median of $155,680 per year — $74.85 an hour — $23,380 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #4 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Oregon NPs earn between $124,660 and $194,070. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Oregon NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Oregon NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Oregon
The median NP in Oregon out-earns the median RN by $26,670 per year (21%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Oregon With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Oregon side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Oregon | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $155,680 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $74.85/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $124,660 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $168,700 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $194,070 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 2,820 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Oregon’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Oregon?
NPs in Oregon earn a median of $155,680 per year — $74.85 per hour — $23,380 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Oregon #4 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Oregon?
The median NP in Oregon earns $155,680 versus $129,010 for the median RN — a difference of $26,670 per year (21%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Oregon?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Oregon, the 10th percentile is $124,660 and the 25th percentile is $134,840. Most NPs move toward the $155,680 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Oregon?
2,820 nurse practitioners are employed in Oregon per the BLS May 2025 estimates.