Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Oregon

Licensed Practical Nurses in Oregon earn a median of $36.81 per hour, about $76,570 a year, 23% above the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $32.57 and $39.61 per hour. The highest median among Oregon metro areas is in Grants Pass, OR, at $38.37 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Oregon: percentiles

LevelOregon per hourOregon per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$30.28$62,980$23.06
Lower quartile$32.57$67,750$26.55
Median$36.81$76,570$29.97
Upper quartile$39.61$82,390$35.17
Top 10%$45.61$94,870$38.71

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in Oregon

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Oregon medianAfter cost of living
Grants Pass, OR$38.37$79,8101204% above$39.25
Bend, OR$38.00$79,0401503% above$36.68
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$37.92$78,8702,3403% above$35.97
Salem, OR$36.55$76,0306801% below$35.26
Medford, OR$36.01$74,9002402% below$35.50
Albany, OR$35.64$74,1401003% below—
Eugene-Springfield, OR$35.22$73,2505604% below$34.68
Corvallis, OR$33.54$69,760709% below$32.24

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in states next to Oregon

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Oregon
California$37.10$77,1701% above Oregon
Idaho$29.67$61,72019% below Oregon
Nevada$35.49$73,8204% below Oregon
Washington$38.32$79,7004% above Oregon

What employers are posting in Oregon

  • 5roles with published pay
  • $35.50median pay per hour
  • $26–$45typical published range
  • 3employers hiring
EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Amedisys2$39.50
US Oncology Network2$35.50
Veterans Health Administration1$31.37

Midpoints of pay ranges in 5 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Oregon · Licensed Practical Nurse salary nationwide · Oregon state guide · Oregon licensing guide

Common questions

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Oregon?

The median is $36.81 per hour, about $76,570 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.28 and the top 10% earn over $45.61 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Oregon city pays licensed practical nurses the most?

Among Oregon metro areas, Grants Pass, OR has the highest median at $38.37 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Oregon rank for licensed practical nurse pay?

Oregon ranks 6th of 50 states by median licensed practical nurse pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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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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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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