OR · Portland · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Portland, OR

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Portland area earn a median of $69.44 per hour, about $144,420 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $55.53 and $99.02. That ranks 10th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 23rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Portland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Portland.

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Acadia Healthcare · Portland, OR

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Portland, OR

The metro median is 7% above the Oregon statewide median of $65.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 3,290 medical and health services managers employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.31$94,24020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.53$115,5002% below U.S. median
Median$69.44$144,42022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$99.02$205,96075% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How Portland ranks

  • 10th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 23rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Portland

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $69.44 median hour buys what $65.87 buys at the national price level, 16% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Portland paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,500
  • Per year: $124,992
  • Per month: $10,416

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Portland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$155
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,687
13-week assignment$21,931

Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

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Hospitals in Portland

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Portland, 5 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Portland Va Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Adventist Health Portland
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospital For Children - Portland
Portland, OR
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Cedar Hills Hospital
Portland, OR
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Multnomah County

HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Multnomah County (15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Vancouver, WA7 mi$69.44/hr198,992
Beaverton, OR9 mi$69.44/hr98,302
Salem, OR46 mi$64.26/hr180,406
Albany, OR67 mi$60.58/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR74 mi$60.58/hr61,993
Springfield, OR104 mi$63.78/hr61,182

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License and tax basics in Oregon

Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Oregon board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oregon state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Portland

Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Portland, OR?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $69.44 per hour, about $144,420 a year. The middle half earn between $55.53 and $99.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Portland a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 23rd of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Portland?

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Portland, led by Portland Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Portland as a nurse manager & leadership?

Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Oregon board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Portland in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Multnomah County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Portland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Portland is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Portland?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110
  • CommonSpirit HealthSAN BERNARDINO, CA · 7 postings$79.32/ hr$54–$135

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2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$73.48High$103

4 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Oregon, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Registered Nurse IV-Chief of Operations-Office of Community CarePermanent
    $163k–$217k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · posted today
  2. Clinical Education Nurse SupervisorPermanent
    $52.02–$77.38/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Pendleton, OR · posted 13 days ago

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