Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$72.41/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Portland, OR is $72.41 per hour. This is 19% higher than the Oregon average of $58.96.

Last updated on February 22, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Portland, OR compared to State and National Averages

$72.41/hour

Portland, OR

41% higher than the US average.

$58.96/hour

Oregon

28% higher than the US average.

$42.58/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities

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Hillsboro, Oregon

$66/hour

This is 10% lower than the Portland average of $72.41.

McMinnville, Oregon

$46/hour

This is 58% lower than the Portland average of $72.41.

Salem, Oregon

$64/hour

This is 13% lower than the Portland average of $72.41.

What cities in Oregon pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Portland, Oregon$72$95
Hillsboro, Oregon$66$67
Salem, Oregon$64$68
Mcminnville, Oregon$46$60
Gresham, Oregon$46$60
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Portland?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Legacy Health$69$69
Kaiser Permanente$58$58

Last updated on February 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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