PermanentPosted 22 days ago
LPN/MA - Breast Oncology
US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR
$26.41–$44.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Gresham, OR
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Gresham area centers on $37.92 per hour, or about $78,870 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.51 and the upper quarter over $40.41. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Gresham. That ranks 15th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 15th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Gresham and what they pay.
- $37.92median pay per hour, Portland
- $35–$40typical range per hour
- 2,340licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Oral Chemotherapy
US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR
$26.41–$44.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
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The metro median is 3% above the Oregon statewide median of $36.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 2,340 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.29 | $65,080 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.51 | $71,780 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Median | $37.92 | $78,870 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.41 | $84,050 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.65 | $97,030 | 56% above U.S. median |
How Gresham ranks
- 15th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 15th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Gresham
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.92 median hour buys what $35.97 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 Gresham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,365
- Per year: $68,256
- Per month: $5,688
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gresham
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $155 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
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 Gresham
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gresham, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Multnomah County
HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Multnomah County (15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 10 mi | $37.92/hr | 635,749 |
| Vancouver, WA | 12 mi | $37.92/hr | 198,992 |
| Salem, OR | 49 mi | $36.55/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 68 mi | $33.54/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 76 mi | $33.54/hr | 61,993 |
| Springfield, OR | 104 mi | $35.22/hr | 61,182 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Gresham
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Gresham, OR?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $37.92 per hour, about $78,870 a year. The middle half earn between $34.51 and $40.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gresham a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 15th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Gresham?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gresham.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Gresham 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 Gresham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Multnomah 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 Gresham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gresham is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 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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