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Registered Nurse Salary in Oregon 2026: City-by-City Pay Data
In brief
RN salary data for Oregon in 2026: average $82K, Portland vs Eugene breakdown, OHSU/Providence pay rates, top employers, highest-paying specialties.
In this article
The average registered nurse salary in Oregon in 2026 is $82,100/year ($39.47/hour). Oregon consistently ranks above the national median for RN pay driven by high cost of living in Portland and strong union representation across the state.
RN Salary by City in Oregon
| City / Metro | Avg Annual Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Metro | $87,400 | OHSU, Providence, Legacy, ONA union contracts set high base rates |
| Salem | $78,500 | Salem Health, midsize community system |
| Eugene / Springfield | $76,200 | PeaceHealth Sacred Heart, McKenzie-Willamette |
| Bend / Central Oregon | $79,000 | St. Charles Health, fast-growing market, higher housing costs |
| Medford / Southern OR | $72,000 | Asante Health, rural premium for southern OR |
Highest-Paying Nursing Specialties in Oregon
| Specialty | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| CRNA | $215,000 |
| ICU / Critical Care RN | $100,000 |
| OR / Surgical RN | $97,000 |
| Cardiac / Cath Lab RN | $98,000 |
| Emergency RN | $93,000 |
Top Oregon Healthcare Employers for RNs
- OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University), highest paying academic employer in OR; transplant, oncology, NICU pay top rates; ONA union contract
- Providence Health Oregon, largest community RN employer statewide; strong total benefits package
- Legacy Health (Portland), multi-hospital system; ONA union representation at several sites
- PeaceHealth (Eugene / SW Oregon), Catholic system with Magnet designation at several sites
Compact License Status
Oregon is an NLC compact state. RNs with a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Oregon without a separate endorsement.
Oregon RN Job Market Outlook
Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) union contracts at OHSU, Legacy, and Providence keep Portland base rates among the highest in the Pacific Northwest. Travel RN rates in Portland run $2,100-$2,700/week. Rural Oregon (Southern coast, Klamath Falls, Eastern Oregon) has critical access hospitals with significant premiums and loan forgiveness programs.
Related: RN Salary Washington 2026, RN Salary California 2026, Oregon RN License Guide.
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