Travel Nurse Salary in Oregon (2026)
Travel nurses in Oregon earn about $54/hr in taxable wages (our estimate), plus tax-free housing and meal stipends that can go up to $1,267–$2,016 per week depending on the city (GSA FY2027 ceiling). City pay for Portland, Eugene and Salem is below. Use the calculator to turn an actual offer into take-home pay.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
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Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay in Oregon, including cost of living analysis to see your true discretionary income.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
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Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment — you file one resident return in your home state.
State income tax not included
We do not yet have a sourced bracket schedule for this state, so we are not estimating its income tax. A wrong state figure is worse than none. Federal and FICA figures above are complete and sourced; your true net pay will be lower than gross by more than the amounts shown, so the take-home figures on this page are labelled "before state tax" rather than presented as final net pay.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$110.00
Based on 36 hours in OR.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,960
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,944
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$407
Federal + FICA only; state income tax not included
Net Before State Tax
$3,553
After federal + FICA; your state tax will lower this
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$46,194
Net before state tax
26-Week Assignment
$92,389
Net before state tax
Annual (52 weeks)
$184,777
Net before state tax
Take Home vs Taxes
Before state tax
$3,553
per week
Federal + FICA
$407
per week
Total Gross: $3,960 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,414
≈ $6,123/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Oregon
$1,400
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$4,723
Your stipend covers rent with $4,723 left over each month.
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Average Travel Nurse Pay in Oregon
These are average pay rates for travel nurses in Oregon. Actual pay varies by specialty, experience, and facility. Use our pay calculator to estimate your specific take-home pay.
Hourly Rate
$54/hr
Weekly Gross
$2,160
Annual
$112,320
GSA Per Diem Rates for Oregon
Lodging
$202/night
Meals & Incidentals (M&IE)
$86/day
These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts for travel nurses in Oregon.
Tax Information for Oregon
Cost of Living in Oregon
Cost of Living Index
130.8
Above national average
Housing
High
Utilities
Moderate
How OR Compares: Hourly Pay Estimates
Data source: these are TravelNurseCalc's own editorial estimates, last reviewed July 31, 2026. They are not survey, government or submitted-rate data, and they are quoted on a 40-hour full-time-equivalent basis, not a 36-hour contract. Actual pay varies by facility, experience and contract terms. See the methodology for what is sourced and what is ours.
OR estimate
$54/hr
Editorial estimate, 40-hour basis
Mean of all 50 state estimates
$47/hr
Simple average, not weighted by nurse headcount
Estimated Pay by Specialty
$55/hr
$54/hr
$56/hr
$52/hr
$48/hr
$53/hr
$54/hr
$55/hr
$49/hr
$51/hr
$54/hr
$50/hr
$130/hr
$62/hr
OR vs. the Highest-Estimate States
$58/hr
$58/hr
$56/hr
$56/hr
$55/hr
$54/hr
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Offers submitted by nurses appear in the Agency Pay Tracker, and only once a segment has at least 30 submissions. Until then, use the calculator to turn any offer into take-home pay.
Popular Cities for Travel Nurses in Oregon
These are the most popular cities for travel nurse assignments in Oregon. Click on any city to see detailed pay information, cost of living, and job opportunities. Use our state comparison tool to compare pay across different states.
Bend
Avg Pay: $54/hr
1BR Rent: $1400/mo
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Eugene
Avg Pay: $54/hr
1BR Rent: $1200/mo
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Medford
Avg Pay: $52/hr
1BR Rent: $1200/mo
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Portland
Avg Pay: $55/hr
1BR Rent: $1700/mo
View city guide →
View all state pay guides or search for specific cities using our calculator.
Oregon Pay by Nursing Specialty
Pay varies significantly by specialty. Select a specialty to see detailed salary data for Oregon:
ICU
$59/hr
~$2,124/wk
Very High DemandER
$58/hr
~$2,088/wk
Very High DemandOR
$60/hr
~$2,160/wk
High DemandLabor & Delivery
$57/hr
~$2,052/wk
High DemandMed-Surg
$54/hr
~$1,944/wk
Very High DemandPACU
$58/hr
~$2,088/wk
High DemandNICU
$58/hr
~$2,088/wk
High DemandPICU
$59/hr
~$2,124/wk
High DemandPsychiatric
$55/hr
~$1,980/wk
Moderate DemandOncology
$57/hr
~$2,052/wk
High DemandCardiac
$58/hr
~$2,088/wk
High DemandTelemetry
$56/hr
~$2,016/wk
High DemandCRNA
$127/hr
~$4,572/wk
Very High DemandCath Lab
$61/hr
~$2,196/wk
High DemandTop Hospitals in Oregon
- OHSU Hospital
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Nursing License Requirements for Oregon
Cost of Living in Oregon
Average 1BR Rent
$1,400/mo
Cost of Living Index
130.8
National avg = 100
Housing Cost
High
Tip: Use our pay calculator to see how your take-home pay compares to the cost of living in Oregon. Consider that rent in Oregon is higher than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel nurses make in Oregon?
Our estimate for Oregon is about $54/hr in taxable wages (roughly $49–$64/hr depending on specialty and facility). On top of that, tax-free housing and meal stipends can be paid up to the GSA per diem ceiling: $1,267–$2,016 per week across Oregon's GSA localities for FY2027 (lodging plus M&IE, times seven). Your agency's actual stipend is usually below that ceiling, so check the contract.
What are the GSA rates for Oregon?
GSA sets per diem by locality, not by state. Across Oregon's 4 GSA localities for FY2027, lodging runs $113–$202/night and Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) $68–$86/day — GSA publishes M&IE as a single combined rate, not a separate incidentals figure. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive. For official rates, visit [GSA.gov](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).
Is Oregon tax-friendly for travel nurses?
Oregon does levy a state income tax — we don't publish a specific rate here, since we only compute exact state tax for the 9 states with no wage income tax at all (see our methodology). You'll pay federal tax and FICA on your taxable wages regardless of state.
What is the cost of living in Oregon?
The cost of living index in Oregon is 130.8, which is above the national average. Housing costs are high, and utilities are moderate.
Do I need a separate license to work in Oregon?
Oregon is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $300 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.