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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | $126,700 | $135,010 | $111,320 | $87,932 | 104 |
| Salem | $125,750 | $131,750 | $109,870 | $87,366 | 104 |
| Portland | $125,230 | $130,310 | $108,280 | $87,056 | 105 |
| Medford | $120,520 | $127,030 | $108,680 | $84,372 | 101 |
| Eugene | $117,700 | $113,720 | $105,430 | $82,635 | 102 |
| Albany | $117,590 | $111,920 | $106,500 | $82,567 | 102 |
| Grants Pass | $114,640 | $106,710 | $104,130 | $80,750 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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