What RNs earn in Portland
Registered nurses in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro earn a median of $130,310 a year, 34% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $108,280 and $136,460, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Portland ranks #8 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $108,280 – $136,460 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $158,890 | $140,030 – $170,660 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $246,070 | $236,360 – $299,260 |
| Nurse Midwife | $147,140 | $132,900 – $160,010 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Portland nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,922 a month in Portland, which is roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 24,220 RNs work in this metro, the #31 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 173 healthcare employers in Portland, Vancouver and Hillsboro, including 76 behavioral health facilities, 38 long-term care facilities, 24 outpatient surgery centers and 17 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Portland
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Nursing jobs in Portland
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Portland healthcare news
- Providence announces $1.1 billion pledge from Phil and Penny KnightOregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Sep 15
- First Transplantation at VA HospitalVA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs · Sep 15
- Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with MAX Train in N. PortlandKATU · Oct 13
- Phil and Penny Knight make historic $1.1B gift to ProvidenceKGW · Sep 15
- 1 taken to hospital after car, MAX train collide in N PortlandKPTV · Oct 12
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How much do registered nurses make in Portland?
The median RN salary in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro is $130,310 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $108,280 and $136,460.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Portland?
Nurse practitioners in the Portland metro earn a median of $158,890 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Portland?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,922 a month in Portland, roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Portland?
Hospitals in the Portland area include Portland Va Medical Center, Adventist Health Portland, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Portland?
Browse current Oregon openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Portland can find you, and compare pay using the Oregon salary guide.