What is the average RN salary in Pendleton?

The average RN salary in Pendleton is $73,585 per year. This figure is 21.4% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and lower than many urban Oregon averages. Pendleton-specific pay reflects a $73,585 local salary for a population of 16,861.

How many hospitals are in Pendleton?

Pendleton has 2 hospitals in the city. The top local facilities include the acute-care hospital and a critical access hospital that serve Umatilla County; these two hospitals handle most inpatient, ED, and outpatient services for Pendleton's 16,861 residents.

What is the cost of living in Pendleton?

The cost of living index in Pendleton is 106.2, which is above the U.S. average of 100. Housing and everyday goods in Pendleton contribute to that index; for context the city's adjusted RN purchasing-power salary is listed at $69,289 while nominal RN pay is $73,585.

Is Pendleton a good place for nurses?

Pendleton can be a reasonable option for some nurses, especially those preferring small-city practice. The city has two hospitals, a population of 16,861, and an adjusted salary of $69,289; however RN pay of $73,585 is 21.4% below the U.S. median, and COL index is 106.2, factors to weigh.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Pendleton?

The adjusted salary in Pendleton is $69,289 after accounting for the 106.2 cost of living index. Compared with the U.S. RN median of $93,600, Pendleton nurses have a pre-adjustment salary of $73,585 and a reduced purchasing power when cost is considered, reflecting local expenses.

How long does it take to get a nursing license in OR?

Licensing in Oregon typically takes 4-8 weeks for initial RN applicants once the Oregon State Board of Nursing receives a complete application and background check. Endorsement for out-of-state RNs can take a similar 4-8 week window and requires verification of original licensure and fingerprinting.

What nursing specialties are most in demand in Pendleton?

Given Pendleton's mix of an acute-care hospital and a critical access hospital, the most in-demand specialties are med-surg, ED, and ICU nursing. Critical access settings in Pendleton also commonly need L&D-capable nurses and telemetry-skilled med-surg staff to support local inpatient care.

Nursing in Pendleton, OR

Practical guide to nursing in Pendleton, OR — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.