Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Oregon
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,470$38.69 per hour
vs U.S.+25%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$73,040 – $90,690Top 10%: $98,990+
Jobs4,2600.52× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Oregon cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,510 | $40.15 | 2,250 |
| Salem, OR | $79,600 | $38.27 | 660 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $77,790 | $37.40 | 590 |
| Medford, OR | $79,160 | $38.06 | 260 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $78,650 | $37.81 | 230 |
| Bend, OR | $83,260 | $40.03 | 150 |
| Albany, OR | $79,610 | $38.28 | 130 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $82,410 | $39.62 | 120 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $77,400 | $37.21 | 100 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $77,740 | $37.38 | 80 |
| Corvallis, OR | $74,160 | $35.66 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oregon
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110
Other healthcare salaries in Oregon
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $44,410 Registered Nurses · $129,010 Nursing Assistants · $49,830 Medical Assistants · $50,410 Dental Assistants · $59,490 Pharmacy Technicians · $54,900 Physicians, All Other · $347,180 Dental Hygienists · $122,080 Pharmacists · $165,960 Physical Therapists · $103,510 Nurse Practitioners · $155,680 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $102,290
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Oregon?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Oregon earned a median of $80,470 a year ($38.69 an hour) in May 2025, 25% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $73,040 to $90,690.
Where in Oregon do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $83,510.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.