salary$162,600 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Salem, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$129,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$196,880per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,690 a month takes 12.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Salem, OR?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Salem, OR area is $162,600 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $129,780 and $196,880.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Salem?
Typical rent of $1,690 a month takes 12.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Salem, OR metro area.