Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, OR

Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$43.07/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Salem, OR is $43.07 per hour. This is 69% lower than the Oregon average of $72.71.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$43.07/hour

Salem, OR

5% lower than the US average.

$72.71/hour

Oregon

38% higher than the US average.

$45.05/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Albany, Oregon

$36/hour

This is 19% lower than the Salem average of $43.07.

McMinnville, Oregon

$46/hour

This is 6% higher than the Salem average of $43.07.

Lebanon, Oregon

$39/hour

This is 11% lower than the Salem average of $43.07.

What cities in Oregon pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Portland, Oregon$86$90
Hillsboro, Oregon$41$60
Mcminnville, Oregon$46$60
Gresham, Oregon$46$60

Last updated on January 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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