RN Salary in Oregon: $129,010 Median (May 2025)
Registered nurses in Oregon earn a median of $129,010 per year — $62.02 an hour — $31,460 above the national median of $97,550, ranking #3 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Oregon RNs earn between $95,280 and $155,010. 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 RN pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Oregon RNs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New grads typically start near the left edge.
Compare Oregon With Any State
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| May 2025 BLS | Oregon | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $129,010 | $95,970 |
| Median hourly wage | $62.02/hr | $46.14/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $95,280 | $67,120 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $134,420 | $105,100 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $155,010 | $127,950 |
| RNs employed | 39,730 | 271,380 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Oregon?
RNs in Oregon earn a median of $129,010 per year — $62.02 per hour — $31,460 above the national median of $97,550 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Oregon #3 of 51 states and D.C. by median RN pay.
What is a starting RN salary in Oregon?
New nurses generally start near the lower percentiles: in Oregon, the 10th percentile is $95,280 and the 25th percentile is $107,220. Most RNs move toward the $129,010 median within their first several years.
What do the highest-paid RNs in Oregon earn?
The top 10% of RNs in Oregon earn above $155,010 per year — typically nurses with specialty certifications, leadership roles, or high-differential schedules.
How many RNs work in Oregon?
39,730 registered nurses are employed in Oregon per the BLS May 2025 estimates.