OR · Portland · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Portland, OR

The median nurse practitioner pay in the Portland area is $73.02 per hour ($151,890 a year), with the typical range running from $64.79 to $80.49. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Portland. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Portland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Portland.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in Portland, OR

The metro median is 5% above the Oregon statewide median of $69.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 1,310 nurse practitioners employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.54).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.71$105,48018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$64.79$134,7604% above U.S. median
Median$73.02$151,89018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$80.49$167,42030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$96.04$199,76055% above U.S. median

How Portland ranks

  • 28th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 53rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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 $73.02 median hour buys what $69.27 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$2,629
  • Per year: $131,436
  • Per month: $10,953

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 practitioner 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).

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 practitioners.

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 Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Vancouver, WA7 mi$73.02/hr198,992
Beaverton, OR9 mi$73.02/hr98,302
Salem, OR46 mi$71.94/hr180,406
Albany, OR67 mi$67.76/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR74 mi$67.76/hr61,993
Springfield, OR104 mi$67.76/hr61,182

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Oregon · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide

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 practitioners make in Portland, OR?

Nurse Practitioners in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $73.02 per hour, about $151,890 a year. The middle half earn between $64.79 and $80.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Portland a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 53rd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Portland?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Portland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portland.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Portland as a nurse practitioner?

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 practitioners in Portland?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • One MedicalPortland, OR · 3 postings$62.30/ hr$59–$66
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

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2What they are offering now

Low$59Median$62.30High$66

3 NP postings with published pay in Oregon, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 NP roles

  1. Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - OR LicensedPermanent
    $59.10–$65.50/ hour
    One Medical · Bend, OR · posted 20 days ago
  2. Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - OR LicensedPermanent
    $59.10–$65.50/ hour
    One Medical · Portland, OR · posted 24 days ago

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