OR · Eugene · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Eugene, OR

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Eugene area centers on $35.22 per hour, or about $73,250 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.56 and the upper quarter over $38.63. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene metro area. That ranks 49th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 46th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Eugene and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse

Amedisys · Eugene, OR

$40.00–$43.00/ hour
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 57647
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Eugene, OR

The metro median is 4% below the Oregon statewide median of $36.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 560 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Eugene-Springfield metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.81$59,9204% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.56$65,6405% above U.S. median
Median$35.22$73,25018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.63$80,35029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.00$89,44043% above U.S. median

How Eugene ranks

  • 49th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 46th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Eugene

  • Overall prices in Eugene-Springfield run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.22 median hour buys what $34.68 buys at the national price level, 16% 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.

Estimate your Eugene paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,268
  • Per year: $63,396
  • Per month: $5,283

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

Travel assignment per diem in Eugene

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$147
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,589
13-week assignment$20,657

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. 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).

Hospitals in the Eugene-Springfield area

CMS lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene-Springfield area, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Lane County

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Lane County (1 population-group, 6 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
Springfield, OR7 mi$35.22/hr61,182
Corvallis, OR36 mi$33.54/hr61,993
Albany, OR39 mi$33.54/hr57,156
Salem, OR60 mi$36.55/hr180,406
Bend, OR90 mi$38.00/hr106,926
Tigard, OR96 mi$37.92/hr57,301

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 Eugene

Eugene city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Eugene-Springfield metro area have a median pay of $35.22 per hour, about $73,250 a year. The middle half earn between $31.56 and $38.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Eugene-Springfield ranks 46th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 49th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Eugene?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Eugene. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Eugene.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Eugene 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 Eugene in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Lane 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 Eugene?

The federal per diem benchmark in Eugene is $147 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,589 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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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