OR · Corvallis · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Corvallis, OR

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Corvallis area earn a median of $33.54 per hour, about $69,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.04 and $37.93. That ranks 68th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 109th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Corvallis. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Corvallis.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Corvallis, OR

The metro median is 9% below the Oregon statewide median of $36.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 70 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Corvallis metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.44).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.78$53,62014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.04$58,3206% below U.S. median
Median$33.54$69,76012% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.93$78,89027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.86$93,31050% above U.S. median

How Corvallis ranks

  • 68th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 109th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 7 Oregon metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Corvallis

  • Overall prices in Corvallis run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.54 median hour buys what $32.24 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,207
  • Per year: $60,372
  • Per month: $5,031

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Corvallis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Corvallis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Oregon

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Corvallis as they open.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse

Amedisys · Eugene, OR

$40.00–$43.00/ hour
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 57647
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
Per diemPosted 7 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Boardman, OR

$48k–$82k/ year
  • Intermittent
  • Req 888163000
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted 22 days ago

LPN/MA - Breast Oncology

US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR

$26.41–$44.59/ hour
  • Compass Oncology Careers - USON
  • Req 41962
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Corvallis

CMS lists 1 hospital in Corvallis, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Corvallis, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Benton County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Benton County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Albany, OR10 mi$33.54/hr57,156
Salem, OR27 mi$36.55/hr180,406
Eugene, OR36 mi$35.22/hr178,786
Springfield, OR39 mi$35.22/hr61,182
Tigard, OR64 mi$37.92/hr57,301
Beaverton, OR67 mi$37.92/hr98,302

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Oregon · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Oregon board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oregon state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Corvallis

Corvallis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Corvallis, OR?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Corvallis metro area have a median pay of $33.54 per hour, about $69,760 a year. The middle half earn between $28.04 and $37.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Corvallis a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Corvallis ranks 109th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Corvallis?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Corvallis, led by Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Corvallis as a licensed practical nurse?

Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Oregon board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Corvallis in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Benton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Corvallis?

The federal per diem benchmark in Corvallis is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Corvallis?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysEugene, OR · 2 postings$39.50/ hr$35–$43
  • US Oncology NetworkTigard, OR · 2 postings$35.50/ hr$26–$45
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51

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2What they are offering now

Low$25Median$35.50High$45

5 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Oregon, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical NursePermanent
    $40.00–$43.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Eugene, OR · posted 6 days ago
  2. Licensed Practical NursePer diem
    $48k–$82k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Boardman, OR · posted 7 days ago

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