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Pediatric Nurse Salary in Oregon 2026
Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, top cities, estimated take-home pay, and city-level links for pediatric nurse roles in OR.
Statewide annual estimate
$87,360
$42.00/hr, $1,680/wk, $7,280/mo
State pay snapshot
Hourly
$42.00
Weekly
$1,680
Monthly
$7,280
Annual
$87,360
This is 12% above the national baseline of $78,000 per year for pediatric nurse.
Compare key OR city salaries
Use these city calculators to compare hourly pay, annual pay, and estimated take-home context before weighing a local offer in Oregon.
Top paying cities in OR
| City | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $47.88 | $99,590 |
| Hillsboro, OR | $44.10 | $91,728 |
| Gresham, OR | $42.84 | $89,107 |
| Eugene, OR | $42.00 | $87,360 |
| Salem, OR | $41.16 | $85,613 |
City salary calculators in OR
Use these city pages to compare local hourly pay, annual pay, take-home context, and nearby markets before evaluating an offer.
Estimated salary range
10th percentile
$62,899
$30.24/hr
25th percentile
$75,130
$36.12/hr
Median estimate
$87,360
$42.00/hr
75th percentile
$99,590
$47.88/hr
90th percentile
$115,315
$55.44/hr
Take-home pay and taxes
Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $60,497 per year, or $5,041 per month, using a simplified federal tax assumption and the stored Oregon state income tax rate. Use a city page calculator to adjust the salary input for a specific offer.
How to increase pay
- Compare offers across the highest-paying cities before accepting a role.
- Ask about shift differential, weekend differential, overtime rules, and call pay.
- Document specialty certifications, high-acuity experience, and unit leadership work.
- Compare total compensation, not only hourly rate: benefits and retirement match matter.
FAQ
How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Oregon?
The 2026 statewide estimate is $87,360 per year, or about $42.00 per hour, before taxes.
What is the hourly pay for Pediatric Nurse roles in OR?
The statewide hourly estimate is $42.00 before taxes. City pages can be higher or lower after local market and cost-of-living adjustments.
What are the top cities for Pediatric Nurse salary in OR?
Among the cities in this model, Portland, Hillsboro, Gresham currently show the highest local estimates for pediatric nurse pay.
Is Oregon above or below the national average?
Oregon is estimated to be 12% above the national baseline for pediatric nurse pay after the state cost-of-living adjustment.
Methodology
Last updated June 1, 2026. State estimates start with a national specialty salary baseline and apply the Oregon cost-of-living multiplier. City pages add local market multipliers. Estimates are for planning and comparison only.