salary$135,010 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Bend, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$93,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,530per year
Jobs in the area2,500people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $2,123 a month takes 18.9% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Bend, OR?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Bend, OR area is $135,010 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $93,660 and $158,530.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Bend?
Typical rent of $2,123 a month takes 18.9% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bend, OR metro area.