How much does a Correctional Nurse make in OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Oregon is $66,350. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,163 to $74,782, with most professionals earning between $54,529 and $82,458.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $54,529 OR March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $60,163 OR March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $66,350 OR March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $74,782 OR March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $82,458 OR March 01, 2025
25% $60,163 10% $54,529 90% $82,458 75% $74,782 $66,350 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $67,917 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $67,787 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $68,701 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $64,456 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $59,754 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $64,456 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $64,848 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $64,587 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $64,652 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $65,370 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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