Is Portland a strong pay market for Certified Nursing Assistants?

At a $50,350 median, Portland is $8,090 (19%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $42,260. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Portland?

Target employers paying toward the $59,330 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Certified Nursing Assistant openings in Portland and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Portland, OR

Median: $50,350/year — $8,090 (19%) above the national median. Range: $47,640–$59,330.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide

The median Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Portland, OR is $50,350/year ($8,090 (19%) above the national median), with a typical range of $47,640–$59,330. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$50,350/year	BLS
Range	$47,640–$59,330	BLS

### Key facts for Certified Nursing Assistant in Portland Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Portland vs. National Average

25th Pct (Portland) $47,640

Median (Portland) $50,350

75th Pct (Portland) $59,330

National median: $42,260/yr. Portland is $8,090 (19%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant).

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Portland, OR — common questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant make in Portland, OR?: The median Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Portland, OR is $50,350/year ($8,090 (19%) above the national median), with a typical range of $47,640–$59,330 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Portland a strong pay market for Certified Nursing Assistants?: At a $50,350 median, Portland is $8,090 (19%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $42,260. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Portland?: Target employers paying toward the $59,330 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Certified Nursing Assistant openings in Portland and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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