salary$130,310 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,650per year
Jobs in the area24,220people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Portland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 17.3% 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 Portland, OR?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $130,310 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $97,180 and $155,650.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 17.3% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.