salary$50,350 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,170per year
Jobs in the area8,890people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Portland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 44.7% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Portland, OR?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $50,350 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $43,980 and $61,170.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 44.7% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.