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Registered nurse salary in Salem, OR

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Salem, OR?

Average base salary

$47.97
6%
above national average
Average $47.97
Low $35.11
High $65.53

The average salary for a registered nurse is $47.97 per hour in Salem, OR and $12,000 overtime per year.154 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 16, 2026).

Registered Nurse job openings in Salem, OR

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Correc...
Marion County, OR2.7out of 5 stars.
Salem, OR
$39.88 - $53.42 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Salem, OR

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
National Staffing Solutions
 
$306,611per year
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Travel Nursing
 
$186,004per year
Genie Healthcare
 
$183,924per year
Triage Staffing
 
$173,945per year
Prolink
 
$171,548per year
Pacer Staffing
 
$170,300per year

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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Salem, OR

  1. Hermiston, OR
    $64.85 per hour
  2. Corvallis, OR
    $61.51 per hour
  3. Medford, OR
    $61.17 per hour
  4. Portland, OR
    $57.55 per hour
  5. Coos Bay, OR
    $54.93 per hour

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $47.97 per hour in Salem, OR. This figure is based on 155 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 16, 2026.

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Registered Nurse salaries in Salem, OR typically range between a low of $40.38 and a high of $70.61 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse in Salem, OR include Hermiston, OR at $64.85 per hour, Corvallis, OR at $61.51 per hour, and Medford, OR at $61.17 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse in Salem, OR include National Staffing Solutions ($306,611 per year) and Travel Nursing ($186,004 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Registered Nurse salary in Salem, OR compares to related positions:

  • Registered Nurse II: Average $46.31 per hour
  • Registered Nurse III: Average $51.50 per hour

How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in Salem, OR?

Registered Nurse II

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Average $46.31 per hour