Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, OR

Q: What cities in Oregon pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Portland is currently the highest paying city in Oregon for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $90/hr. This is 58% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Oregon. Other top paying cities include Hillsboro, paying up to $68/hr, Salem, paying up to $68/hr, and Oatfield, paying up to $71/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$35.32/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Portland, OR is $35.32 per hour. This is equal to the Oregon average

Estimate based on Payscale data.

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

$35.32/hour

Portland, OR

31% lower than the US average.

$35.17/hour

Oregon

31% lower than the US average.

$46.13/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$47/hour

This is 80% lower than the Portland average of $84.81.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 116% lower than the Portland average of $84.81.

San Antonio, Texas

$40/hour

This is 113% lower than the Portland average of $84.81.

What cities in Oregon pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Portland, Oregon	$85	$90
Hillsboro, Oregon	$66	$68
Gresham, Oregon	$46	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Portland?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Legacy Health	$69	$69

Last updated on January 29, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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